topic Re: Script using Python API and Windows task scheduler in Python Questions

Script using Python API and Windows task scheduler

AliciaShyu — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:14:16 GMT

I have a script that uses the Python API to logging into the server, stop geocode services, rebuild locators and start services.

Is there a way to use Windows task scheduler to run this script. I've tried this Schedule a Python Script using Windows Task Scheduler and Run stand-alone scripts without success.

Edited: I'm using Windows task scheduler on our server machine where other python scripts work correctly in the task scheduler.

Re: Script using Python API and Windows task scheduler

JoeBorgione — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:53:53 GMT

My bet is you are trying to use Windows Task Scheduler on a desktop machine with windows 10. I've never been able to get Task Scheduler to work in that situation; I've only been successful running scheduled tasks on a dedicated server.

Re: Script using Python API and Windows task scheduler

Hibby — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:56:01 GMT

You should be able to. I am doing the exact same thing with Anaconda on my local desktop machine. My Python script does the following.

Stop Locator Service on ArcGIS Server
Rebuild locator
Start Locator Service on ArcGIS Server

Jim L.

Re: Script using Python API and Windows task scheduler

AliciaShyu — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:57:58 GMT

The script works. What I can't do is make it work in Windows task scheduler to run after hours.

Re: Script using Python API and Windows task scheduler

Hibby — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:08:58 GMT

I'm assuming you are leaving your machine on. Try running with the following options enabled:

General tab: Run whether user is logged on or not
General tab: Run with highest privileges
General tab: Configure for: <your_operating_system>
Conditions tab: Power -> Wake the computer to run this task

Do you have your Actions setup correctly?

Program/script: should reference location of your python.exe
Add arguments (optional): should be name of python script
Start in (optional): location of your python script. I use a UNC

Hope this helps

Re: Script using Python API and Windows task scheduler

MichaelVolz — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:41:10 GMT

Are you running a bat file that calls multiple python scripts or are all the operations done in 1 python script (stop geocode service, rebuild locator, start geocode service)? I currently have the Windows Task Scheduler setup to stop geocode services from a Windows 10 desktop, but it only worked the first time I ran it automatically and now it no longer executes the python script automatically so the rebuild address locator fails since there is still a lock on the address locator from the service that did not get stopped.

Re: Script using Python API and Windows task scheduler

AliciaShyu — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:27:55 GMT

I'm using one python script and Pro's propy.bat file per ESRI's documentation here Run stand-alone scripts

I have also tried using the python.exe file in arcgispro-py3 without any success.

Re: Script using Python API and Windows task scheduler

ShanaBritt — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:56:04 GMT

There is a reference to a python script in the updated help topic for keeping your locator and geocode service updated with new data https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/data/geocoding/keep-your-locator-up-to-date.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_12AA5C7DF3B44701B13DD015F6D1BA02. Perhaps try using the Updating Geocoding Services script for the scheduled task.

Re: Script using Python API and Windows task scheduler

AliciaShyu — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:32:51 GMT

I was able to add the script to task scheduler using the python.exe file in arcgispro-py-clone folder.

I have a clone folder because I had to install some python packages that are not part of Pro. Pro creates a clone folder when you install additional packages. The location of that folder is C:\Users\(user name)\AppData\Local\ESRI\conda\envs\arcgispro-py3-clone

Re: Script using Python API and Windows task scheduler

NathanRobbins1 — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 23:52:21 GMT

Alicia, I am trying to do the same thing. I have a working script in Python 2.7 and am trying to convert it to Python 3.7 and having problems. Would you be willing to post your working Python 3 script to stop geocoding service, rebuild locator, and start geocoding service?