Python Mapping Module Support?

[DerekGray]

Hi,

What is the level of support for Python modules?

For example - the 'mapping' module would allow one to open and manipulate an MXD. Is there an equivalent module then for accessing the map package? I'm not really familiar with the python tools - are all their dependencies going to be available in my deployed application?

Is there any Runtime+python documentation in the works? Most of the Runtime online help document is still blank (I know, its a beta, I don't expect complete documentation yet.)

Thanks!

[RalfGottschalk]

Hi Derek,

We are still working out some of the details on our level of support for Python modules in the Runtime.  The Runtime contains its own embedded Python that can be accessed by creating a Geoprocessing Package containing Python scripts.

The Mapping Module would not work in the Runtime because it manipulates MXDs, and the Runtime does not use MXDs to render Local Dynamic Map Services, so any changes you would make to an MXD would not be reflected in a Runtime application.

What were you looking to do with the Mapping Module?