Using AML in ArcGIS

[GEORGIOSARSENIOU]

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Hello,

I want to use in ArcGIS a point cloud  classification tool that is called Multiscale Curvature Algorithm. The script of the tool that I downloaded from ESRI is in .aml format. I downloaded the aml file in my workstation and then I created the tool in ArcGIS specifying all the parameters. The problem is that when I run the tool then I receive  a message that asks me with which software I want to open the .aml file and finally the tool does not work. This message seems weird to me. Has anybody any suggestion so that I overcome this problem? I have also checked the aml executable under the ArcGIS folder.

Thank you in advance

George Arseniou

[VinceAngelo]

I tried to write an AML the other day to whip up an arc-node topology graphic, and discovered that I'd need to create my own 10.0 license server (which I haven't done in years).  Cue the Dylan -- "...For the times they are a-changin'."

[RebeccaStrauch__GISP]

Mine works fine with the 10.3/latest license manger.  I even have it running  on a Wi 10 machine. 

Long Live ArcINFO Workstation! 

[VinceAngelo]

Most employees use single-use licenses, but Workstation requires a floating-seat, for which a central license manager was configured.  Getting a new local license isn't an issue, but the lack of a shared server indicates where things are heading.

- V

[RebeccaStrauch__GISP]

Ahh. That makes sense.  And, although I didn't mean hijack this thread, one more question.  Do you know if ArcGIS for Home use is only single-user, i.e. can not be a floating-seat at all?  I'm assuming that is the case (for my future reference only).

[VinceAngelo]

To the best of my knowledge, it's the same ArcGIS product; the "for Home" really refers to licensing protocol.  It violates the point of being untethered from the office, but if you've got VPN access to the work license server, I don't see why it wouldn't see it.

- V

[RebeccaStrauch__GISP]

Thanks for the info Vince.  The "home-use" license is once I leave my current position and no longer have access to the office license thru VPN.  At that point I'll get home-use and EDN to keep playing.  But I hadn't thought about the single-use vs floating and the loss of AI Workstation access.  May make me decide to buy a full floating license, but cost is a bit stiff just for "play". 

That's just a comment, and I know I need to just read up on the licensing info once I get to that point....things do change....but I still like AI-WS. 

[RebeccaStrauch__GISP]

Workstation won't just stop working, it's just retired and might not work with the next license manager release (but you never know).  Although the "final version" for download is labelled 10.0, I don't know if any changes have been made to it since about the Desktop 7.x/8.x version.

Best thing to do to keep the programs running long term is to convert them to Python (arcpy).  These pages will help in command comparison/conversion. 

Python equivalents to AML directives—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop

Python equivalents to AML functions—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop

A few things may still not have a substitute....and I guess if "we" come across these we should put in something on the ideas page to get them transferred to the newer platform.