topic Re: How to reference Map document parameter in ArcGIS Pro? in Python Questions

How to reference Map document parameter in ArcGIS Pro?

JohnSolly1 — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 12:39:17 GMT

I am trying to save the following python script as a tool to be incorporated into modelbuilder within Pro:

mxd = arcpy.mapping.MapDocument(r"C:\Project\Project.mxd")

arcpy.mapping.ExportToPNG(mxd, r"C:\Project\Output\Project.png")

It works in ArcMap but I'm not sure how to do it in Pro since it does not use .mxd files.

How can I access the map document in Pro and run a tool that traditionally uses an .mxd?

JakeSkinner — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 21:45:26 GMT

Hi John,

ArcGIS Pro works with projects (.aprx). You can import your current MXD to a blank aprx. Ex:

aprx = arcpy.mp.ArcGISProject(r"C:\Projects\blank.aprx")
aprx.importDocument(r"C:\Projects\YosemiteNP\Documents\Yosemite.mxd")

You can then export the layout to PNG:

RebeccaStrauch__GISP — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 14:12:00 GMT

Jake, for some reason I'm getting an error on you link.

JakeSkinner — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 14:17:07 GMT

Thanks, Rebecca. I went ahead and added it manually.

DanPatterson_Retired — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 21:33:12 GMT