Creating Python Scripts for ArcGIS Class Resources

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This 3-day course teaches how to access the Python environment in ArcGIS Pro, script common data management tasks, and automate geoprocessing workflows. You'll learn techniques to share your scripts so they are easily accessible both inside and outside ArcGIS Pro. These resources are dynamic and will be updated as needed.

• Resources
• Lesson 1 - Introduction to Python and ArcGIS
• Lesson 2 - Using Python to access geoprocessing tools
• Lesson 3 - Accessing data properties in Python
• Lesson 4 - Automating Python scripts with lists
• Lesson 5 - Working with cursors
• Lesson 6 - Working with Geometry objects
• Lesson 7 - Using ArcGIS Notebooks
• Lesson 8 - Creating a Python Script tool
• Lesson 9 - Adding Validation to Script tools
• Lesson 10 -Working with Python environments in ArcGIS Pro
• Lesson 11 - Using Python script tools in ArcGIS
• Extra resources

Resources

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Python and ArcGIS

• Python in ArcGIS Pro Python in ArcGIS Pro
• What is ArcPy? 
• ArcGIS API for Python
• Overview of the ArcGIS API for Python
• Notebooks in ArcGIS Pro
• Python window
• Harnessing the Power of Python in ArcGIS Using Conda Distribution (Dev Summit 2018 Video)
• ArcPy Cheatsheet (Dev Summit 2024)

Lesson 2 - Using Python to access geoprocessing tools

• Anatomy of a tool reference page
• ArcGIS Pro geoprocessing tool reference
• Python variables
• Setting paths to data in Python
• Using tools in Python 

Lesson 3 - Accessing data properties in Python

• An overview of ArcPy classes
• Arcpy.Describe function
• Arcpy.da.Describe function
• Python dictionary
• Python if statements

Lesson 4 - Automating Python scripts with lists

• Python lists
• Python for statements
• Arcpy Listing data functions
• Arcpy Data Access module’s list functions
• Arcpy spatial reference class
• Python looping techniques

Lesson 5 - Working with cursors

• Data access using cursors

A new data access module (arcpy.da) was added in ArcGIS 10.1. The previously existing cursors (that are still listed under arcpy) are still functional and valid; however, the new arcpy.da cursors include significantly faster performance. In most cases, the help will illustrate the use of the arcpy.da cursors.

• SearchCursor
• UpdateCursor
• InsertCursor 
• Python tuples

Lesson 6 - Working with Geometry objects

• Reading Geometries
• Writing Geometries
• Using geometry objects with geoprocessing tools

Lesson 7 - Using ArcGIS Notebooks

• Introducing ArcGIS Notebooks in ArcGIS Pro (ArcGIS blog)
• Notebooks in ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS Notebooks Basics (web course)
• GitHub doc on markdown: Basic writing and formatting syntax
• Markdown Guide Cheat sheet

Lesson 8 - Creating a Python Script tool

• Quick tour of creating tools
• What is a script tool
• Comparing Custom and Python Toolboxes
• Script Tool Parameters

Lesson 9 - Adding Validation to Script tools

• Understanding Validation in Script Tools
• Programming a ToolValidator
• Customizing Script Tool Behavior

Lesson 10 - Working with Python environments in ArcGIS Pro

• Anaconda: Using IDEs
• Available Python libraries
• Package manager
• Clone an environment
• Run a stand-alone script

Lesson 11 - Using Python script tools in ArcGIS

• What is a geoprocessing package
• Packaging python scripts
• What is a webtool
• Web tools with Python scripts
• Publish web tools
• Use web tools in web apps
• General web tool considerations
• Creating Geoprocessing services with Python script tools (Esri YouTube Dev Summit Video)

Extra resources

• General Python
  • Python dir function
  • Python Reading and Writing files
  • os.path.join function
• ArcPy
  • Classes in Python
  • Environment settings in Python
  • Checking for existence of data
  • Arcpy environment setting class
• Notebooks
  • Components of the notebook editor
  • Essential notebook commands
  • Use Parameters in your Scheduled Notebooks blog
• Other
  • Esri Python courses
  • Python related Esri Communities
    • ArcGIS API for Python
    • Python

[simoxu]

Good stuff! Thanks.

[TommyBrown1]

Does this course primarily focus on arcpy or using the ArcGIS API for Python?

[JeffBigos]

Hi Tommy,

It is a 3 Day course that focuses on arcpy and arcpy workflows.

The ArcGIS API for Python is not covered in this class.

Thanks for the question.

Jeff

[Anonymous User]

Wonderfull and congragulations, thank You very much.

[Srinivasa_MurthyNemani]

Is there a way to get the training data? for the course for later use.

[BrittneyWhite1]

@Srinivasa_MurthyNemani When you register for the class, you will be given access to the exercise data and workbook on the My Schedule page (https://www.esri.com/training/my-schedule/) three business days prior to the class start date. If you've already taken the class and your link to the course materials has expired, you can reach out to your instructor to request access to the data.