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Open or add WMS using arcpy

ToyotaT18 — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:25:30 GMT

I'm trying to work out how to open or add a wms layer to a map using arcpy.

I have the service url, the image name etc. I can open it manually, but I need to do this using arcpy. (Without saving a lyrx file etc)

Appreciate any assistance, thanks

Re: Open or add WMS using arcpy

ABishop — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:04:01 GMT

Hello,

What do you need to do with the WMS layer after open it? I possibly can help you download it to a location on your PC using arcpy.

Re: Open or add WMS using arcpy

ToyotaT18 — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:52:07 GMT

Hi, I just want to add the image to the current map.

Same as if I opened it manually: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/data/services/add-wms-services.htm

Re: Open or add WMS using arcpy

ToyotaT18 — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 06:50:46 GMT

Ok I came up with a hack solution, I opened one wms layer manually then created a layer file (.lyrx) for this. I then use this as a 'template', my python code replaces the image name text with the new image name, then I open that .lyrx file. Seems to work ok. It also requires the wms connection file (.wms) to be placed in the project folder, if the connection doesn't already exist for the project.

Re: Open or add WMS using arcpy

ABishop — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:59:09 GMT

I was going to suggest something similar. Glad you got it worked out.