ArcPy function to create new project

Question

I was wondering if there is a ArcPy function to create a new project from scratch given a root directory where I would want the project to be created.

bixb0012 · Answer

This is by far the best workaround currently available at Pro 3.5.  I will say, the minimum webmap definition needed to get ConvertWebMapToArcGISProject to work is:

{"mapOptions":{"extent":{}}}

LTS_DSolari · Answer

You can use the ConvertWebMapToProject function with a minimal map definition to get a project file in memory, which you can then save to disk:

z = arcpy.mp.ConvertWebMapToArcGISProject("""{
	"mapOptions": {
		"extent": {
			"xmin": -12933906.537,
			"ymin": 3993856.886,
			"xmax": -12933371.998,
			"ymax": 3994375.189,
			"spatialReference": {
				"wkid": 102100
			}
		}
	},
	"operationalLayers": [],
	"baseMap": [],
	"exportOptions": {},
	"layoutOptions": {},
	"reportOptions": {}
}""").ArcGISProject.saveACopy(r"C:\path	o\project.aprx")

A bit hacky but it works. If you want a more comprehensive project as a base you're better off with @CodyPatterson's template method.

CodyPatterson · Answer

Hey @YahyaMasri

No problem! From what I've found, it doesn't appear to currently be a function within the documentation, I saw someone had mentioned a create() function, but that doesn't exist.

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/arcpy/mapping/arcgisproject.htm

Definitely suitable for an idea on the ideas forum!

Cody