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error : no module named arcpy

ben_abdallahmhd

Hi, i have a problem with arcpy when i try to import it in a script with idle the message

no "module named arcpy" appear. But when i run it directly in arcgis.

The second problem is the no recognition of the feqtureclqss . the message that appearr is : the featureclass doesntexist.

Remarque I use ArcSDE connection and ArcGIS 10.1

Thank you

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RebeccaStrauch__GISP

I don't use Pyscripter (I use Wing as my external IDE), but check out this link for setting to a different path

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/18279915/how-to-change-pyscripter-to-use-python-installed-in-non-standard-directory

The basics of the thread that I see

Go to PyScripter>>Tools>>Options...>>Custom Parameters... and add the following values

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1. PythonDir = C:\Program Files\CustomPythonInstallation 2. PythonExe = C:\Program Files\CustomPythonInstallation\python.exe 3. PythonVer = 3.3.3 Note: Adapt the Name = Value pairs above to your case.

And close the window with OK button. Now select PyScripter>>Run>>Python Engine>>Remote and your are ready to go.

WAY 2 (The more temporary solution)

Go to PyScripter>>Run>>Configure External Run...
set the "Application:" field to your python.exe file
Close the window with OK button.
Make sure you run your scripts with PyScripter>>Run>>External Run (Alt+F9)

I hope this helped, good luck.

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ben_abdallahmhd

Hi dan,

These are the python path illustrated with Pyscripter

DanPatterson_Retired

make sure that you have the version of python installed with arcmap. check your python path and note them here if needed. Just reinstalling arcmap isn't going to help if you have an old or different python kicking around. Pyscripter installs flawlessly over python, you can find the python path within pyscripter (can't remember which menu option off-hand), you can view it from their

ben_abdallahmhd

Hi Rebecca, thank tou

I will do this or reinstall ArcGis!

ben_abdallahmhd

hi dan, thank you

i use IDLE (python GUI) and Pyscripter.

My code is correct and debugging.

RebeccaStrauch__GISP

Are you using IDLE to edit withint ArcGIS. See

40263 - Change the default editor for a Python Toolbox from Notepad to IDLE

for how to set up IDLE as your default editor. If using a standalone version of IDLE, there is probably a system setting you need to setup for the python path. Here are some tips for finding the correct path

Locating Python and adding it to your system Path | Python, GIS and stuff…

This link may also help in resolving your issue, although it mention 10.0 not 10.1

arcgis 10.0 - issues importing arcpy in Python IDLE - Geographic Information Systems Stack Exchange

Tip from that thread...

Tip:
If importing ArcPy produces either of the following errors, the required modules could not be found: ImportError: No module named arcpy ImportError: No module named arcgisscripting
To address this, browse using Windows Explorer to the python26\Lib\site-packages folder and add or edit the Desktop10.pth file. The file should contain the two lines shown below (corrected to your system's path if they do not match):
C:\Program Files\ArcGIS\Desktop10.0\arcpy
C:\Program Files\ArcGIS\Desktop10.0\bin

DanPatterson_Retired

What IDE are you using outside of ArcMap? It is not installed properly in any event.

Show your code, if you have any, so that the problem to the path to the featureclass can be determined.

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