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Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

TAMARADIEZ — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:09:16 GMT

Hi,

I have various python scripts running through scheduled tasks. Each scheduled task is pointing to a python script. They run independently.They are scheduled to run daily and have been working fine for months. Last week, I added a new task and pointed to a new python script. It seem to be since then, the tasks do not complete even I ran them manually. If I run the python scripts using python they work fine.

The tasks ran okay until the 29th May. I compared the history of the tasks before the 29th May and after. I noticed in the Task Category the following difference:

1. When the task that ran properly (before 29th May), the instance is c:\python26\Arcgis10.0\python.exe
2. The same task which does not complete after the 29th May. The instance is pointing to Notepad.exe

We use a Service account and it has the permmisions. Connections to ArcCatalog are in place.

Are you able to provide some advice please?

Thanks,

T

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

MichaelVolz — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:26:55 GMT

Are you running these scheduled tasks in a Windows OS environment?

If so, are you running on a workstation with an OS such as XP, 7, or 8? Or are you running on a server with as OS such as Windows Server 2003 or 2008?

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

TAMARADIEZ — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:35:00 GMT

Hi,

It is Windows Server 2008 (64-bit). ArcGIS Server 10 and ArcGIS Desktop 10 is installed here too.

Thanks,

T

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

MichaelVolz — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:50:31 GMT

Are you using Task Scheduler to set up these scheduled tasks?

If so, under Action what do you have set for Program/script?

Under Action what do you have set for Add arguments?

Under Action what do you have set for Start in?

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

JacobBoyle — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 10:02:39 GMT

there's a great little piece of python code that'll let you call an ArcGIS Model without having to export it.

import arcpy

arcpy.ImportToolbox(r"Path to toolbox connection", "TBX")

arcpy.NAME OF MODEL_TBX()

couple things to note...

the path to the connection should be similar to :

C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\ESRI\Desktop10.1\ArcCatalog\YOURDATABASE\YOURTOOLBOX

or wherever your .sde files are located. you can setup a .sde connection as an Administrator or as the SDE user, whichever model you use for security purposes.

Further...

The name of the model is not the name you give it in ArcCatalog, it's the internal name to the software. This can be found in the Properties window for the model. It'll be the in the first dialog box. You can also change it to whatever you want.

arcpy.NAME OF MODEL_TBX()

Lastly, you save this as a .py file that you can then point to in Scheduled Tasks. You'll need to run this script as an administrator on whatever machine you are running the file from.

Personally, I think it's easier to make changes to a model as opposed to exporting a model every time you want to change it. In addition, you eliminate the need to cleanup the exported script, I have yet to have an exported python script from ModelBuilder work without some cleanup.

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

TAMARADIEZ — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:35:26 GMT

Hi,

Yes, I am using Scheduled Task. Please see attached image.

Thanks,

T

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

MichaelVolz — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:49:30 GMT

Under Start In add C:\Python26\python.exe

then try running your scheduled task again

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

RhettZufelt — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:53:42 GMT

Do you happen to be using the buffer tool in your script?

The reason I ask is that I have some python scripts that have been running just fine for a couple years now. Starting 5/29, they all of a sudden started crashing on my buffer operation.
No errror, even have a try:/except: and it doesn't catch it. if in IDE, it just "resets" and sits there quitely.

Not sure if related to Microsoft updates or what. Still working on this one, just thought I'd ask since the timing is so similar.

R_

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

TAMARADIEZ — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:19:38 GMT

Under Start In add C:\Python26\python.exe

then try running your scheduled task again

Hi,

I entered "C:\Python26\ArcGIS10.0\python.exe" as Python that is location where python is. I've received the error below:

Task Scheduler failed to start instance "{dc05bb58-3898-46a6-a58f-0f9c077ae699}" of "\THH_Decent_Homes_External_Update" task for user "Domian\Account_GisAdmin" . Additional Data: Error Value: 2147942667.

Thanks,

T

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

TAMARADIEZ — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:21:39 GMT

Do you happen to be using the buffer tool in your script?

The reason I ask is that I have some python scripts that have been running just fine for a couple years now. Starting 5/29, they all of a sudden started crashing on my buffer operation.
No errror, even have a try:/except: and it doesn't catch it. if in IDE, it just "resets" and sits there quitely.

Not sure if related to Microsoft updates or what. Still working on this one, just thought I'd ask since the timing is so similar.

R_

Hi,

I do not have any buffers set up. They are 7 scheduled tasks each one pointing to a different python script. So each script is different.

Thanks,

T

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

RhettZufelt — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 10:02:42 GMT

I have always had best luck with the scheduler if I set up a batch file that runs my script, then schedule the batch file.

my batch files that work on version 10.0 machine is:

C:

cd C:\Python26\ArcGIS10.0

Python D:\baks\dont_use\compact1.py



Exit

Then just navigate to this bat file in the task scheduler. Will fill in the "Start in" box for you.
Just make sure the path is correct for your python, and script.

R_[ATTACH=CONFIG]24974[/ATTACH]

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

MichaelVolz — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:29:53 GMT

Sorry Tamadie as my last post gave you incorrect information

Cut the path from Start in and paste it into the Add arguments box

then try running your script

I usually use bat files to call python scripts, but this should now work.

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

TAMARADIEZ — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:08:15 GMT

Hi,

I did it but the task did not complete. It is still calling notepad.

Thanks,

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

TAMARADIEZ — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:11:38 GMT

Hi,

I do not have any buffers set up. They are 7 scheduled tasks each one pointing to a different python script. So each script is different.

Thanks,

T

Hi, did you say your scripts stop working on the 29th May?
Thanks,

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

MichaelVolz — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:20:47 GMT

Tamadie:

You might want to check with IT people at your organization to see if this server gets automatic OS updates. If so, you might want to see if there was an update on May 29. If there was, you might want to see if they can revert back to the OS before this update and then see if your scheduled task runs.

You could also try running your scheduled task from a bat file that calls the python script.

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

RhettZufelt — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 10:02:45 GMT

I see you are on a newer OS than XP, so here is my scheduled task action that works in win7.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]24984[/ATTACH]

and this is the contents of the oracle.bat file:

cd C:\Python27\ArcGIS10.1

Python C:\arcgisserver\python\oracle.py


Exit

This is working for me.

Also, if you are opening Notepad on execute, then I'd bet that your file association has changed somehow (maybe editing .py files in Notepad?).
In windows explorer, if you right-click on a .py file and select Properties, on the General tab, it should say

Type of file : PY File (.py)
Opens with: (If this says Notepad, there is the issue), needs to be python. However, since I am on a 64 bit machine with server, both 32 and 64 bit versions are on my computer, so, in order to get it to run the 32 bit (so I have access to catalog paths), I have the Opens with set to idle.bat (which is this one C:\Python27\ArcGIS10.1\Lib\idlelib\idle.bat), otherwise it trys to run in 64 bit IDE.

R_

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

TAMARADIEZ — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:14:14 GMT

Hi,

Yes, I updated my new script with Notepath and it seems to be it changed all the python scripts to Notepad. To convert the scripts to Python, I right click on the script and then Open With, chosed open with "Choose Default Program = Python". On properties, general it appears type of file = python, opens with = python.

Then, I right clik on the script , Open with and both NotePad and Python are the options.

I ran the script it is still calling NotePad.

Any more ideas please?

Thanks,

T

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

MichaelVolz — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:25:54 GMT

Tamadie:

Go into Windows Explorer and navigate to a python file

Right click on the python file and select Properties from the drop-down menu

Make sure the General tab then has the focus when you are in Properties

Near the top there is Opens with: Notepad.exe Change button - I'm thinking this is what it looks like for you

It should say Opens with: python.exe

So hit the Change button and select python.exe, hit OK and then hit Apply in the General tab

Now when you right click on the python file you should see "Edit with IDLE" as the 2nd item in the drop-down menu

(Right now when NotePad is the default application to open you just see "Edit" as the 2nd item in the drop-down menu

I hope this helps.

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

TAMARADIEZ — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:50:42 GMT

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Hi Michael,

I have done it and I can see ""Edit with IDLE" when I right click on the python file. I ran the task and still do not complete. It is calling Notepad. I also created the batch file, create the task and ran it. The task appears as complete but the data is not updated.

Any more ideas please?

Thanks,

T

Re: Python scripts do not run complete on Sheduled task

MichaelVolz — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:57:58 GMT

Can you provide your python script?

Are you writing to a file geodatabase on a network drive?