topic Re: Using ArcPy in Anaconda Python 3.7 distribution in Python Questions

Using ArcPy in Anaconda Python 3.7 distribution

robertflamenbaum — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 20:10:15 GMT

I'm trying to create a comprehensive machine learning and GIS processing environment in Python 3.7. I'm using the Anaconda distribution. I have ArcGIS Pro 2.2 and ArcGIS Desktop 10.6.1 installed (I think). I've installed the ArcGIS API for Python, which mostly works, however, any process involving the displaying of a map or importing ArcPy fails. Is there a way to install or point ArcPy so that it can be used in my Anaconda environment?

Re: Using ArcPy in Anaconda Python 3.7 distribution

DanPatterson — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 20:36:36 GMT

what are the error messages?

arcpy need python 3.6 currently and it won't be changing very soon

Re: Using ArcPy in Anaconda Python 3.7 distribution

JoshuaBixby — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 22:37:29 GMT

Why can't your "comprehensive machine learning and GIS processing environment" be in Python 3.6? What packages/modules require 3.7?

Re: Using ArcPy in Anaconda Python 3.7 distribution

robertflamenbaum — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:30:39 GMT

Hi Dan,

The arcpy error message is "No module named Arcpy".

If reverting to Python 3.6 will solve the issue, then I will revert to 3.6 and try again.

Re: Using ArcPy in Anaconda Python 3.7 distribution

robertflamenbaum — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:37:18 GMT

The main reason I am using Python 3.7 it is the standard release that my team is using. I'd rather stick with the group standard if possible, but if this is not a viable option, I will to revert to 3.6.

Re: Using ArcPy in Anaconda Python 3.7 distribution

DanPatterson — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:43:57 GMT

Arcpy is installed in a particular manner in a conda distribution managed by esri. It requires that you use "their" python and if you plan to use arcpy, then install ArcGIS Pro (if you haven't already) and it will be available to you.

You won't be able to successfully/(easily) access arcpy from the "outside world".

Python 3.7 adds some nice features, some of which were back candidates to 3.6 but there are no major breaks on the python side that will cause you issues.