Can I downgrade ArcMAp 10.7 to pythony 2.7 32 bit?

AnthonySnead — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:12:45 GMT

I need to use a toolbox that has not yet been upgraded to be 64 bit background processing compatible. Is there any way to downgrade to python 32bit 2.7? I would be willing to even install another version of ArcMap to get this toolbox. The toolbox is essential for my research. They are working on a 64bit, but I do not know when they will be finished.

Re: Can I downgrade ArcMAp 10.7 to pythony 2.7 32 bit?

ChristianWells — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:41:43 GMT

Hi Anthony, it sounds like you have both ArcMap and the 64-bit background Geoprocessing patch installed. If my assumption is correct you have both 32-bit and 64-bit Python already installed. It may just take some coding updates to call the 32-bit libraries.

Here is a very good source of information about identifying and calling the right Python bit level:

https://community.esri.com/groups/technical-support/blog/2013/07/29/64-bit-vs-32-bit-python-explained/

The article below explains how you can call 32-bit directly:

https://support.esri.com/en/technical-article/000011711

Note: it says Server and Desktop but the same rationale should apply here

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