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[B]get layer selection from webpage and pass to python (for export PDF)[/B]

CindyLu — Tue, 13 May 2014 12:32:54 GMT

Hello,

I am trying to do a print PDF function on a web application using python. But I could not find how I can get the layer selection (or layer definition) from webpage and pass this parameter to python, then export to PDF (I am using a geoprocessing here). Could someone tell me how can I get layer selection from webpage and pass to python?

I highly appreciate your help!

Thanks,

Cindy

Re: [B]get layer selection from webpage and pass to python (for export PDF)[/B]

BradPosthumus — Wed, 14 May 2014 13:04:31 GMT

We need a bit more information here:

Does this web application use an ArcGIS API (e.g. for Flex, Javascript, etc.)?

Does it use ArcGIS Server to serve the data?

When you say 'using a geoprocessing', does that mean a geoprocessing service or a tool in desktop (or a stand-alone script)?

Re: [B]get layer selection from webpage and pass to python (for export PDF)[/B]

CindyLu — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 19:11:41 GMT

Does this web application use an ArcGIS API (e.g. for Flex, Javascript, etc.)? - Yes, ArcGIS Javascript API
Does it use ArcGIS Server to serve the data? - Yes
When you say 'using a geoprocessing', does that mean a geoprocessing service or a tool in desktop (or a stand-alone script)?
- Geoprocessing service.

I am using ArcGIS 10.0. I know there is a Export Web Map in ArcGIS 10.1. But I could not use it right now.

A sample work flow could be: After user does a selection, the application will display the features that user selected on map. Then user can click 'Print' button to print the features and base map to a PDF file.

Thank you for any help.

Cindy