topic Arcpy to overwrite layers in AGOL in Python Questions

Arcpy to overwrite layers in AGOL

Laura — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:43:45 GMT

I had originally posted a group layer from Pro (in an sde) to AGOL

- I guess my first question is can I overwrite that group layer or do I need to create 11 separate hosted feature layers?

I am trying to write a code that will automatically update these layers in AGOL. I haven't used code before this, so every time I read a document I get a but more puzzled. Wondering if anyone could help me out with these errors? How/where do I need to connect to the server?

I am following: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/arcpy/sharing/featuresharingdraft-class.htm

Re: Arcpy to overwrite layers in AGOL

MichaelVolz — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:02:28 GMT

Have you thought about a truncate and append process instead of an overwrite.

Check out sample in this thread:

Hosted Feature Layer View Does Not Update When Ove... - Esri Community

The helpful code was generously shared by Josh Carlson and is about half way down the thread.

Re: Arcpy to overwrite layers in AGOL

Laura — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:43:49 GMT

Thanks, I'll give it a try!

In terms of the geoaccessor.from_featureclass (path) --> would I have to do this for each layer individually and split my utilities group layer up or can I just use a comma to separate a path to the 11 different utilities under my utility layer in my map?

Re: Arcpy to overwrite layers in AGOL

MichaelVolz — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:49:26 GMT

I do not know the answer to that question as I was just going to use this code to update individual feature services and not grouped items. You can try testing to see how it goes and possibly ask this question on the thread I mentioned for the individual who posted the code.