idea Support Python Syntax in Attribute Assistant in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Support Python Syntax in Attribute Assistant

PhilLarkin2 — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:18:51 GMT

The Attribute Assistant is a powerful extension that provides predefined calcs to be run on tables. Expressions are defined using VB. It would be useful if Python was supported as a scripting language here as it is in just about every other function in the ESRI product line.

Tool Download:
http://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=385978c927124489b4dc6110eded38df

Vote to promote Attribute Assistant in core ArcGIS:
https://c.na9.visual.force.com/apex/ideaView?id=087E00000004MNGIA2

Re: Support Python Syntax in Attribute Assistant

KoryKramer — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 17:42:40 GMT

Please keep an eye on the Attribute Rules functionality coming to a future release of ArcGIS Pro. My understanding is that these rules will be based on the Arcade language (ArcGIS Arcade | ArcGIS for Developers ) meaning that they can be used across the ArcGIS Platform.

See the ArcGIS Pro Roadmap for a general idea of when we can expect to see Attribute Rules.

While this doesn't directly respond to using Python syntax in Attribute Assistant, Attribute Rules will be how Attribute Assistant-like functionality is implemented moving forward. The great thing is that because Arcade scripts are portable, your attribute rules can be read and executed not only in a desktop application like ArcGIS Pro, but also in a WebMap through a browser, or in a Mobile Application!

Re: Support Python Syntax in Attribute Assistant

BrianWilson — Wed, 02 May 2018 22:27:56 GMT

I'm thinking if we all ignore Arcade it will go away more quickly.

Re: Support Python Syntax in Attribute Assistant

MichaelVolz — Wed, 02 May 2018 22:37:37 GMT

Will Attribute Rules ever be able to be used against a data source such as a file geodatabase which is what Attribute Assistant can be used with besides enterprise (SDE) databases?

Re: Support Python Syntax in Attribute Assistant

BrianWilson — Wed, 02 May 2018 22:47:04 GMT

For me part of the problem is that line Arcade "can be used across the ArcGIS Platform" does not seem to include ArcMap.

Since I have to continue supporting many ArcMap users AND I am trying to use Attribute Assistant I now have to use the dead language VBScript.

Having become very fluent in Python and having adopted it for many uses OUTSIDE of ESRI, I am put off by the idea that I will need a to learn another proprietary language when we start using ArcGIS Pro; I cannot put aside Python and Javascript and VBScript so it just makes things harder.

It's hard for me to imagine Arcade will have much to offer me that is not already possible in Python. It is also hard to imagine that ESRI will stick with Arcade for very long so I feel like it's best to ignore it for as long as possible in the hopes that it will die off before I am forced to use it.

Re: Support Python Syntax in Attribute Assistant - Status changed to: Closed

ShaunWalbridge — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:57:07 GMT

In ArcGIS Pro, Attribute Rules fill the role previously requiring Attribute Assistant as @KoryKramer previously mentioned. These can be modified via Python by using the related Geoprocessing tools in a script, by using data reviewer, or by using the newer Arcade support. If there are specific gaps in implementation for attribute rules that you'd like to see addressed, please log an enhancement request, or create a new idea depending on what you think is currently missing.

Thanks for your time, Shaun