https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-api-for-python-questions/how-to-export-a-referenced-feature-layer-w/m-p/1671319#M11806 <P>Hello, using the ArcGIS API for Python, I would like to create a FGDB export of the Default view of a feature service with a topology within Portal, which could then be downloaded if needed. This exported FGDB item will act as a backup before running an update process.</P><P>I have ensured feature access and export are enabled.&nbsp;</P><P>Because this is a backup, I am only interested in either creating a deep copy (no luck there either using clone_items, I get an error that it finds a NoneType pbject- I assume the topology?) or creating this FGDB, so the topology can be maintained. I am avoiding using ArcPy due to performance. We can do SQL backups, but I wanted an accessible backup so I could rollback the service if needed.&nbsp;</P><P>Would appreciate having what is and isn't possible clearly laid out, and what my options may be. Thank you.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:29:23 GMT JBeasley 2025-12-08T17:29:23Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-api-for-python-questions/how-to-export-a-referenced-feature-layer-w/m-p/1671319#M11806 <P>Hello, using the ArcGIS API for Python, I would like to create a FGDB export of the Default view of a feature service with a topology within Portal, which could then be downloaded if needed. This exported FGDB item will act as a backup before running an update process.</P><P>I have ensured feature access and export are enabled.&nbsp;</P><P>Because this is a backup, I am only interested in either creating a deep copy (no luck there either using clone_items, I get an error that it finds a NoneType pbject- I assume the topology?) or creating this FGDB, so the topology can be maintained. I am avoiding using ArcPy due to performance. We can do SQL backups, but I wanted an accessible backup so I could rollback the service if needed.&nbsp;</P><P>Would appreciate having what is and isn't possible clearly laid out, and what my options may be. Thank you.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:29:23 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-api-for-python-questions/how-to-export-a-referenced-feature-layer-w/m-p/1671319#M11806 JBeasley 2025-12-08T17:29:23Z