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Installing ArcGIS python package using pip breaks pip/virtual env

CParker — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:11:34 GMT

I am attempting to install ArcGIS python package in a clean virtual env. I'm running Python 3.10.4 currently. After running 'pip install arcgis' it looks like it installs correctly, but then nothing works. I cant run a script in that virtual env, I cant run any pip commands. The only option has been to delete the virtual env.

Example errors after install, was running pip freeze:

Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Users\XXXX\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python310\lib\importlib\_common.py", line 89, in _tempfile os.write(fd, reader()) File "C:\Users\XXXXX\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python310\lib\importlib\abc.py", line 371, in read_bytes with self.open('rb') as strm: File "C:\Users\XXXXX\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python310\lib\importlib\_adapters.py", line 54, in open raise ValueError() ValueError

I have also tried installing arcgis with no dependencies and then installing the bare minimum, but then python complains that modules are missing and wont run a script with a arcgis import.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Installing ArcGIS python package using pip breaks pip/virtual env

DanPatterson — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:21:13 GMT

Were you following the links in the "What's Included" section of the following link for installations instructions for your appropriate environment?

Esri/arcgis-python-api: Documentation and samples for ArcGIS API for Python (github.com)

Re: Installing ArcGIS python package using pip breaks pip/virtual env

CParker — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:25:03 GMT

I was not. Since its hosted on PyPi I was just trying to install it via pip. I am not a fan of conda/anaconda. I literally just want to 'pip install arcgis' like it is listed on PyPi:

https://pypi.org/project/arcgis/

Re: Installing ArcGIS python package using pip breaks pip/virtual env

CParker — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:44:46 GMT

you all can ignore this question. I found how to do what I need with a pure REST api call with python requests. (calling a feature server)

I will say, something IS broken with arcgis python package. Having a package on PyPi that cannot be installed properly is not right...

Re: Installing ArcGIS python package using pip breaks pip/virtual env

JosephRathvon — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:13:46 GMT

I am having the same issue. I installed using pip because conda/anaconda keeps messing up my flask site. I tried to workaround with Requests but only got most of my site working. Trying to fill in the gaps and installed arcgis. now I get the same error.

Re: Installing ArcGIS python package using pip breaks pip/virtual env

CParker — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:20:23 GMT

Well good luck buddy, I get the sense they don't want us using just pip for some reason... What functionality are you missing with Requests, if you don't mind me asking?

Re: Installing ArcGIS python package using pip breaks pip/virtual env

JosephRathvon — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:27:34 GMT

I need to updatefeatures in an AGOL feature service. I keep getting a bad token response to my POST request.

Re: Installing ArcGIS python package using pip breaks pip/virtual env

CParker — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:39:09 GMT

Have you reviewed the different Auth methods to do something similar in Requests?

https://developers.arcgis.com/documentation/mapping-apis-and-services/security/#api-keys

Re: Installing ArcGIS python package using pip breaks pip/virtual env

JosephRathvon — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:02:26 GMT

Thanks. I'll take a look at that. I need to unbrick my python install first though.

Re: Installing ArcGIS python package using pip breaks pip/virtual env

CParker — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:05:36 GMT

Good luck! I had to delete the virtual env and start over for my dev environment...

Re: Installing ArcGIS python package using pip breaks pip/virtual env

JDR302Dev — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:43:02 GMT

Can you please share how you did that???

Re: Installing ArcGIS python package using pip breaks pip/virtual env

JosephRathvon — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 21:07:15 GMT

I know it has been a while but I wanted to update this thread. I recently had another run in with what you are describing. I figured out that the arcgis api for python only supports up to 3.9.x. So 3.10 was your issue. ArcPro indicates this limitation but up until recently the documentation on the developers site just said 3.7 or later. It has been updated to reflect that it doesn't support past 3.9.x.

Re: Installing ArcGIS python package using pip breaks pip/virtual env

NFlourish — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:24:04 GMT

This was the answer I needed!