topic Re: How To Run .py Script in Python Questions

[SOLVED]How To Run .py Script

JoelMadero — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:46:14 GMT

Hi All,

I've got a py script that I made but can't figure out how to actually run it in arc. When I try to right click and add it to the toolbox the option is grayed out. Thanks in advance

Re: How To Run .py Script

TonyAlmeida — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:56:20 GMT

Look here http://video.esri.com/watch/659/python-_dash_-getting-started

And here http://help.arcgis.com/en/arcgisdesktop/10.0/help/index.html#//002z00000001000000

Re: How To Run .py Script

JakeSkinner — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:05:00 GMT

If you are trying to add the script to a toolbox, make sure you are not trying to add it to a System Toolbox (i.e. Data Management Tools). Create your own toolbox by right-clicking on a Folder or Geodatabase > New > Toolbox. You can then add the python script to this toolbox.

Re: How To Run .py Script

JoelMadero — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:10:57 GMT

Thanks to both of you. After closing GIS and trying it again I was able to create a toolbox and add it (before it wasn't letting me add one). Script is running 🙂