Arcpy command to start MXD

Question

Hello,

I have a script that creates a series of maps via a python script. After the script runs the automation (via a batch file), i want to put in a command to actually launch/open the MXD files. I know I have used this syntax in the past, but I can't seem to locate it. Does anyone know what command to use for open an mxd?

AdamCox1 · Answer

Yes, os.path.join is great, and here's just one more option:

mypath = r"C:\{0}\{1}.mxd".format(myfolder, myfilename)

blake.terhune · Answer

I try to use the r string prefix with path names so it escapes the backslashes.

mypath = r"C:	emp\myfile.mxd"

Or you can construct file paths with os.path

mydrive = "c:"
myfolder = "temp"
myfile = "mapdoc.mxd"
mypath = os.path.join(mydrive, myfolder, myfile)

AndrewTuleya2 · Answer

AH! I just tried os.startfile() but replaced the variable in () with a hardcoded full path to another MXD and it worked fine! I might have to do some switching and play with the concatenation of a new variable due to the fact that my script automatically creates project folders and geodatabases unique to a project ID #. But this is a great start, thanks.