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Creating Report with Python in ArcGIS 10

CynthiaKozma — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:03:49 GMT

I apologize if this has already been asked before, but I am not finding very much information. I have a python script that summarizes data and creates a new table in ArcMap 10. I also have created a report (.rlf) to load the data into. Is there a way, using Python, to load a report like you can do manually? I would like the script to create the report and export it as a pdf. Thanks!

Re: Creating Report with Python in ArcGIS 10

JeffBarrette — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:02:41 GMT

Not currently at 10.0. At 10.1 we've introduced a new arcpy.mapping ExportReport function.

Here is a snippet from the 10.1 help:

Summary
Exports a formatted, tabular report using data from layers or stand-alone tables in a map document along with the report template information that is provided in a report layout file (.rlf).

Discussion
The ExportReport function provides a mechanism to automate the generation of reports that are originally authored in a map document (.mxd) using the reporting tools available in ArcMap. A report layout file authored in ArcMap is a template that stores information about the content and placement of the items in a report. The report layout file is used along with the source data in a map document to create output reports. The source data can also have associated joins and related table information that is used within the report.

Jeff

Re: Creating Report with Python in ArcGIS 10

CynthiaKozma — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:05:54 GMT

Excellent! Thanks, Jeff. Looking forward to 10.1 coming out!

Re: Creating Report with Python in ArcGIS 10

Anonymous User — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:21:35 GMT

Jeff, can this be done right now in ArcGIS 10 manually (e.g. does reporting functionality currently support related tables to be included in the report output?). Note i am not wanting to call this via python.

As i understand it, reporting is now based on active reports & therefore i would anticipate that it can handle it?

Brad

Re: Creating Report with Python in ArcGIS 10

MichaelDesroches — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:45:20 GMT

Brad - I seem to be following the same path as you with respect to digging up info on how to create a report that includes information from a related table (ArcMap10). Did you have any success with this? My search is leading nowhere...

Re: Creating Report with Python in ArcGIS 10

ChrisFox3 — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:47:21 GMT

Unfortunately Reports at ArcGIS 10 do not support working with related tables. This functionality will be supported at ArcGIS 10.1.