topic Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level in Python Questions

import arceditor does not set proper license level

XanderBakker — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:46:55 GMT

I recently upgraded a system from ArcGIS 10.1 tot ArcGIS 10.3. The system is pointing to a concurrent licence server with Advanced and Standard licenses. In version 10.1, I am convinced that when using the import arceditor before the import arcpy statement (in the standalone IDE PyScripter), would force the license to Standard and not grab the highest available license what import arcpy normally does.

At 10.3 it grabs the Advanced license even though I have the import arceditor statement before the import arcpy statement.

Has anyone else noticed this, or is this just me?

I am not supposed to grab the advanced license and I don't want to create an ARCGIS.opt to reserve the advanced license, which would make it totally inflexible.

Thanx in advance for any insights you may provide...

Kind regards, Xander

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

AlexanderNohe1 — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 16:58:50 GMT

Hi Xander,

I have noticed the same issue. I will further investigate this and get back to you!

Thanks,

Alexander N.

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

AlexanderNohe1 — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:13:40 GMT

Hi Xander Bakker‌,

Since I could reproduce the issue, I have logged the following defect:

[BUG-000084246 - Checking out another license level in Python by default checks out the advanced license level.]

Please keep in mind that I was only able to reproduce this in 10.3. You are correct in thinking this was available at 10.1 as it is clearly documented here:

Accessing licenses and extensions in Python http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/desktop/latest/analyze/python/access-to-licensing-and-extensions.htm

http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/desktop/latest/analyze/python/access-to-licensing-and-extensions.htm

I hope this helps!

Alexander N.

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

XanderBakker — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 19:41:40 GMT

Thanx! Alexander Nohe‌, hope it can be resolved soon...

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

JimHall — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:04:50 GMT

This issue seems to be resolved. It is important to follow the code example closely as the license level must be set before importing arcpy or you will get the highest level license available.

# Set desktop license used to Basic (keyword is arcview)

import arcview

import arcpy

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

XanderBakker — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 07:39:16 GMT

I am looking at the support page to see if there is a patch of SP available for 10.3, but there are none referencing this problem: Patches and Service Pack - Esri Support

If I try it again using this code:

import arcview
import arcpy
print arcpy.ProductInfo()

...it returns:

>>> ArcInfo

Are you sure it is resolved?

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

JimHall — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:13:25 GMT

It is working for me; I had the license level after import arcpy and insuring the level was set first fixed it for me. I could not find the bug report, did you?. Hence, I said it seems to be resolved.

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

XanderBakker — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 17:42:15 GMT

Just for clarification.. did you have this issue before or you can´t reproduce this issue?

What version are you using (mine is 10.3.0.4322)?

Do you have licenses available at all levels (Advanced, Standard and Basic)? (it grabs the highest available in my case)

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

AlexanderNohe1 — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 17:46:06 GMT

The status of this bug is assigned according to the following documentation:

http://support.esri.com/en/bugs/nimbus/role/beta10_1/QlVHLTAwMDA4NDI0Ng==

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

KevinHibma — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 18:26:54 GMT

Also note: This should be fixed in the upcoming 10.3.1 release.

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

XanderBakker — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 18:38:16 GMT

Thanx Kevin! I can't wait!

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

KevinHibma — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 16:30:38 GMT

I'm sorry to report that we did not fix this in 10.3.1. We had attempted a fix but were not happy with the results, as such the issue still present.

We are committed to fixing this issue and will try to it addressed in the next release (10.4)

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

XanderBakker — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 17:52:50 GMT

Hi Kevin Hibma , thanks for the update.

Would be good if a solution could be provided before (SP or hotfix). For 10.4 we still have to wait till Q1 2016 and due to this issue I frequently consume more than 1 license (desktop a Basic and pyscripter consuming Advanced).

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

RonaldOverkempe — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 12:47:22 GMT

Hi All,

In ArcGIS for Desktop 10.4 it is possible to check out the license 'arcview' for scripting in ArcGIS for Desktop Basic mode (python 2.7.10)

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

XanderBakker — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 12:51:13 GMT

Thanx for posting this information. That's good news!

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

DanPatterson_Retired — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 16:27:31 GMT

uhhhh they are still going to be using 2.7 in 10.4??? why? or was that just an example?

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

KevinHibma — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 16:32:50 GMT

Yes, 10.4 = 2.7.10

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

DanPatterson_Retired — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 16:39:48 GMT

Thanks Kevin, I had hoped they would have standardized to 3.X since Pro uses it.

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

XanderBakker — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 07:39:19 GMT

mmm... I thought this was fixed at 10.4, but while taking a closer look I noticed something odd...

In PyScripter I write:

import arcview
import arcpy
print arcpy.ProductInfo()

At the end of writing "arcpy" it starts to claim a license of ... yes "ARC/INFO"

ARC/INFO

xbakker LPATERNI2 !;DSo)Rkuf+g={bK# (v10.1) (EPM-APP25/27000 4233), start Wed 5/4 11:51

When I execute the script and revise the current licenses in use I notice that there is a... yes "Viewer" license in use

Viewer

xbakker LPATERNI2 !;DSo)Rkuf+g={bK# (v10.1) (EPM-APP25/27000 7983), start Wed 5/4 11:52

The result prints the expected:

>>> 
ArcView
>>>

However, instead of claiming a single Basic license it occupies an Advanced and Basic license... This is worse than before

Is this due to PyScripter or does this occur with other IDE's?

CC: Alexander Nohe , Kevin Hibma , Dan Patterson

Re: import arceditor does not set proper license level

DanPatterson_Retired — Wed, 04 May 2016 17:36:33 GMT

can't help this time... I am in limbo until the single use license for ArcGIS PRO gets figured out with my University ( no time to fix it myself either)... didn't notice that I couldn't import arcpy at all since I only use python 3.X... good luck