topic Re: Python (or other) scripting that can dynamically change page size? in Mapping Questions

Python (or other) scripting that can dynamically change page size?

OlwynBruce — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:57:45 GMT

Hi there,
In the VBA/ArcObjects world, I had created an app that automatically sized the data frame and page size based on the user selection (in their case, an NTS map sheet).

I'm trying to migrate this app into the 10.0 world and can access arcpy.mapping to change the data frame size - but is there any Python (or other) solution to programmatically change the page size? Currently, I'm experimenting with this using data driven pages.

Any input welcome 😉
Cheers,
Olwyn

Re: Python (or other) scripting that can dynamically change page size?

JeffBarrette — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:49:15 GMT

There is not a way to change page size at 10.0 (or 10.1).

This is an MXD authoring step. If you are trying to simulate a map book or some page series that have different pages sizes or page orientations you must build those templates and have your arcpy.mapping application reference the appropriate mxd.

The following help topic shows and example with facing pages.

http://help.arcgis.com/en/arcgisdesktop/10.0/help/index.html#/Creating_a_map_book_with_facing_pages/00s90000002p000000/

Jeff