Creating Report with Python in ArcGIS 10

[CynthiaKozma]

I apologize if this has already been asked before, but I am not finding very much information.  I have a python script that summarizes data and creates a new table in ArcMap 10.  I also have created a report (.rlf) to load the data into.  Is there a way, using Python, to load a report like you can do manually?  I would like the script to create the report and export it as a pdf.  Thanks!

[JeffBarrette]

Not currently at 10.0.  At 10.1 we've introduced a new arcpy.mapping ExportReport function.

Here is a snippet from the 10.1 help:

Summary
Exports a formatted, tabular report using data from layers or stand-alone tables in a map document along with the report template information that is provided in a report layout file (.rlf).

Discussion
The ExportReport function provides a mechanism to automate the generation of reports that are originally authored in a map document (.mxd) using the reporting tools available in ArcMap. A report layout file authored in ArcMap is a template that stores information about the content and placement of the items in a report. The report layout file is used along with the source data in a map document to create output reports. The source data can also have associated joins and related table information that is used within the report.

Jeff

[CynthiaKozma]

Excellent!  Thanks, Jeff.  Looking forward to 10.1 coming out!

[Anonymous User]

Jeff, can this be done right now in ArcGIS 10 manually (e.g. does reporting functionality currently support related tables to be included in the report output?).  Note i am not wanting to call this via python.

As i understand it, reporting is now based on active reports & therefore i would anticipate that it can handle it?

Brad

[MichaelDesroches]

Brad - I seem to be following the same path as you with respect to digging up info on how to create a report that includes information from a related table (ArcMap10). Did you have any success with this? My search is leading nowhere...

[ChrisFox3]

Unfortunately Reports at ArcGIS 10 do not support working with related tables. This functionality will be supported at ArcGIS 10.1.