topic Re: Can't change image in my layout in Python Questions

Can't change image in my layout

magdatopa_ratp — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:11:28 GMT

Hi everyone,

I've written a stand-alone arcpy script to modifiy a layout in ArcGIS Pro.

It works great except for the PICTURE_ELEMENT and I don't find what I am doing wrong.

My purpose is to change the logo in my layout. In my script, I change the sourceImage and then I save a copy of my aprx.

When I open the aprx file, the logo has not change but if I check In the PICTURE_ELEMENT properties the image source has been correctly modified and if I press enter the the logo changes.

What am I missing?

Thank you

Re: Can't change image in my layout

CodyPatterson — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:13:52 GMT

Hey @magdatopa_ratp

Could it be that the project isn't being fully saved or maybe it needs reloaded, arcpy has a feature to force a save on the project which would end up refreshing the logo.

Also, would it be possible to link a bit of the code that you're having issue with?

Cody

Re: Can't change image in my layout

magdatopa_ratp — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:35:51 GMT

Hi @CodyPatterson

Thank you for trying to help me. As requested, here are some lines of my script :

#UPDATING LOGO
logo_file= INPUT_PATH + "newlogo.png"
logo="LOGO_COM"
lyt_logo=lyt.listElements('PICTURE_ELEMENT',logo)[0]
lyt_logo.sourceImage = logo_file

#saving a copy of my project

aprx.saveACopy(OUTPUT_PATH)

I also make changes in various TEXT_ELEMENTs of my layout and that works great. The only issue I have is the logo that doesn't refresh...

Re: Can't change image in my layout

CodyPatterson — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:48:14 GMT

Hey @magdatopa_ratp

Maybe try and make a change to the logo and revert it to simulate the interaction?

#UPDATING LOGO logo_file= INPUT_PATH + "newlogo.png" logo="LOGO_COM" lyt_logo=lyt.listElements('PICTURE_ELEMENT',logo)[0] lyt_logo.sourceImage = logo_file original_x = lyt_logo.elementPositionX lyt_logo.elementPositionX = original_x + 0.001 # Small nudge lyt_logo.elementPositionX = original_x # Revert back #saving a copy of my project aprx.saveACopy(OUTPUT_PATH)

Cody

Re: Can't change image in my layout

magdatopa_ratp — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:07:29 GMT

I'm going to try it out. I'll let you know...

Thanks

Re: Can't change image in my layout

magdatopa_ratp — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:31:44 GMT

@CodyPatterson unfortunately, it didn't change anything.

The image source is updated but the logo does not refresh.

Thanks for trying, the idea was great.

Re: Can't change image in my layout

magdatopa_ratp — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:27:30 GMT

Found this topic :

Layout Picture Element Method SetSourcePath Doesn'... - Page 2 - Esri Community

Same problem, supposed to be fixed in a 3.0 patch.

I am currently using ArcGIS Pro 3.0. Maybe my problem would be fixed if I upgrade my version?

Re: Can't change image in my layout

magdatopa_ratp — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 08:29:07 GMT

Updated ArcGIS Pro to 3.5 and my problem is gone!

The logo is updated.