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arcgisscripting and arcpy object model diagrams

NathanWarmerdam — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:00:39 GMT

For python scripters, the most useful piece of documentation at 9.x was the Geoprocessing Programming Model (seen here: http://webhelp.esri.com/arcgisdesktop/9.3/pdf/Geoprocessor_93.pdf). This is extraordinarily useful because it presents the whole of arcgisscripting concisely on a single page.

In the documentation for 10.0, this item cannot be found for arcgisscripting or arcpy. Can you please add this?

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DanPatterson_Retired — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:17:10 GMT

It isn't going to fit on a page anymore but David Wynne posted a useful module that will allow you to browse what is there without having to use Python's help(module) or dir(module) options
http://forums.arcgis.com/threads/10395-Geoprocessing-modules-tools-functions-reference-listing
perhaps a small volume will be needed. The help files still contain the most information

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ChrisMathers — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:48:46 GMT

I was told at the UC that there will not be one for arcpy. The poster would just be too large so they were going to make the help files as through as possible.

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NathanWarmerdam — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:29:25 GMT

I understand that it has gotten larger. However, I figure if it can be done for arcobjects then it can be done for scripting too. I'm not picturing a single giant diagram, I'm picturing three or four different diagrams (at the very least separate out the mapping, spatial, and geostat modules).
I also know that they have said there won't be one, but isn't this what this ideas site is all about, advocating for things that aren't in the software but we users feel should be? 🙂

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CPoynter — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 02:30:04 GMT

I would like to at least see diagrams for each of the libraries/modules (eg. mapping, spatial, and geostat). Either that, or some way of downloading the arcpy documentation (that contains examples) (eg. PDF), instead of having to open the online help, so that the whole documentation may be printed easily.

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DanielKoechli — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:12:22 GMT

I completely support that idea. An OMD is an absolute must and it was a great help for me to have access to OMD's while programming with VBA.

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RebeccaCottle1 — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:51:27 GMT

I support this idea.

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RussellKallstrom — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 19:17:19 GMT

Thanks for posting, all. Our company is set to go to 10 in the next several months, but we're all still on 9.3.1. I wholeheartedly agree with everyone's comments on getting a geoprocessing model diagram for 10. I had hoped to preview a 10 diagram before we made the switch.

I used to rely heavily on VBA to get work done, particularly the code block with "Calculate Field" in 9.3. When I saw the writing on the wall with announcements about ArcGIS 10, I started learning Python and the 9.3 geoprocessing object model so I could smooth the transition into more of a scripting environment, or at least be integrated within Modelbuilder.

This diagram for 9.3 was critical to me learning the object basics. Getting it on to one page is nice, but not as important as having the information in the first place and in a visual, usable form (The OMD for ArcPad 7.1 wasn't 1 page either). It was concise, but the other great things about the 9.3 diagram were that it was a PDF: downloadable, printable, zoomable, searchable, self-contained and covered the material. ESRI, please don't make arcpy, arcane.

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RaymondBrunner1 — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 04:08:13 GMT

I too would find this a very useful tool.

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ChrisSnyder5 — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:15:50 GMT

Me too!

I use my v9.3.1 GP OMD all the time...

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MattRosales — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:13:45 GMT

Amazingly useful for 9.3, certainly lacking in 10.

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WilliamKinzie — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:49:08 GMT

I need the geoprocessor model diragram for 10, it is a necessary tool!!!!

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TaoLi1 — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:48:59 GMT

yeah bump
no body wants to read the man

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LindseyKnapp — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:13:27 GMT

I am trying to learn python for GIS and it would be extremely helpful to have.

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ChuckStelzner — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:19:32 GMT

How about just giving Python full ArcObjects access? That would solve a few problems.

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MartinRick — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:37:44 GMT

Definetly! A full ArcObjects access would be great for Python! Can remember so many cases when I reached the limits of the Python API for ArcGIS scripting!

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AndyRitchie — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:04:03 GMT

I would also really like to see Full ArcObject access.

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CarolMckee — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:25:15 GMT

I really miss this documentation as I am fairly new to python, and used it extensively in the python course based on 9.3

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KathSund — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:34:29 GMT

I teach the Intro to Python course, and everyone relies on the OMD (9.3.1) , and I expect the version 10 course participants will expect the same... a useful takeaway from the course.... and even if large, people could purchase a small book/guide etc.

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BrianGelder — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:59:43 GMT

Ditto