topic Re: Issue trying to run AML in Geoprocessing Questions

Issue trying to run AML

JoshObrecht — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:10:29 GMT

I have followed the instructions on the website for how to run an AML file. I have installed Workstation and changed the registry. However when I try to run it, it comes up with the window to choose the program to run the AML. Is there a reason for this? Has anyone else ran into this situation?

Re: Issue trying to run AML

ChrisDonohue__GISP — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:47:47 GMT

I haven't used ArcInfo Workstation in several years, but when I did I recall having to choose the correct mode. There are several:

Included with ArcInfo are the following tools:

Arc
Arcdoc
Arcedit
Arcplot
Arctools
Formedit
Grid

Source:

Arcinfo Workstation | software.ncsu.edu

In terms of choosing which one, it boils down to what the your Arc Macro Language (AML) is trying to accomplish. For example, if the AML produces a map, use Arcplot. Many AMLs will also work in ARC:

I'd try ARC as a first step.

The general form to run the aml is this:

Arc: &r amlname.aml input output

Sorry if this is confusing - it's been a few years and I'm rusty.

Chris Donohue, GISP

Re: Issue trying to run AML

JoshObrecht — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:05:20 GMT

Thanks but I should have clarified better. It is a Windows window asking for an installed program to run AML.

Re: Issue trying to run AML

BradleyThomson — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:02:00 GMT

I have the same issue when trying to run an AML script in ArcGIS Desktop Advanced version 10.1. ESRI's help document suggests creating a toolbox and setting up the AML as a script to run in that toolbox.

http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/main/10.1/index.html#//001500000010000000

I see the same issue - upon running the script, a Windows popup asks me to choose the program to run the AML (default it notebook).

What you mean you installed Workstation? I thought ArcInfo Workstation is now baked into ArcGIS Desktop Advanced.

Re: Issue trying to run AML

MelitaKennedy — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:25:57 GMT

No, ArcInfo Workstation is a separate program (and installation). A license for ArcInfo Workstation is included in an ArcGIS Advanced license though.