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ThomasColson
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04-26-2026
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(50 Idea Submissions)Latest Contributions by ThomasColson
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@Delinda_Damn, don't forget to upvote https://community.esri.com/ideas/12663
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04-27-2018
01:35 PM
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In Arc, when I'm dragging or selecting feature classes into a GP input, the full path of the source is displayed. This is helpful, say, if I'm merging stuff from many different folders (Did I already add the feature class from the thumbdrive? Wait, is that last one from the laptop? ) In Pro....I have to hold the mouse over each input UI, or click on it, to get the same information: Mickey Mouse? Yes. More steps? Yes. Is that as efficient, or as fast, as I can get the same information in Arc? No......Let's say I'm merging 10, or 50, feature classes. How is holding the mouse over every one of those is going to clue you in as to which ones are in the "box", and which ones are left to grab?
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04-27-2018
11:39 AM
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Fiona Renton don't forgot to vote on ArcGIS Pro Publish Services To ArcGIS Server . Not being able to publish to server from Pro is a serious barrier to using Pro for most existing GIS server users, whom don't have the resources to install and administer a Portal, nor do they have a need to when the Arc Map -> Server path work perfectly fine, and there is no need for the extra overhead of a Portal that serves no benefit when all you need is a REST service.
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04-27-2018
11:19 AM
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In Pro 2.1.2, in "Design Fields" mode, change an attribute field where the string name of the attribute is all upper case to camel case: Press Save: Close Design Fields. Reopen it for the same feature class: FWIW, this is the same behavior in Arc, and the workaround is to throw another character in there, save, then remove the character, which is a PITA.
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04-26-2018
09:33 AM
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In Pro 2.1.2, add a layer to a Map, and select "Design Fields". Add another layer to a new Map, and select "Design Fields". So you now have two maps, and are "Designing" fields in two different layers, a perfectly reasonable and valid work flow. Close the second map. Note how the Design Fields UI for that second layer in that second map is still open. It "should" close. Delete the second map. Note how the Design Fields UI for that second layer in that second map is still open. It "should" close. The layer is no longer part of the project.
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04-26-2018
08:52 AM
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...then vote this up: https://community.esri.com/ideas/14865
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04-26-2018
07:27 AM
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In Arc Map, the order of the Arc Hydro tools, for very good reason, follows the order in which you must execute the tools. For example, you can't (shouldn't) run flow direction until you fill sinks, and you get some really wonky results trying to run flow accumulation on the sink raster without first running flow direction. However, in Pro, all you get is a GP Toolbox, with the tools listed in alphabetical order, not order in which they must be run. FWIW, the Arc Map toolbox does the same thing. Not an issue though, as in Arc, a handy toolbar presents the tools in the correct order. Not an issue for an experienced hydrologist, but a great leap of "this is now harder to do in Pro" for folks learning how to use Arc Hydro. "Make a custom toolbox and add it to the analysis Gallery" someone will say. Harder. More time. Arc Makes it easy, why can't Pro?
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04-26-2018
07:26 AM
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The error you are getting is permissions-related. Do you have "Connect" permission, to start with?
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04-23-2018
12:05 PM
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zakbaron if you run Wire Shark when you're making those connections to SDE in Pro versus Arc, the difference in network traffic is obvious and drastic. However, Pro -> SDE performance, while undoubtedly a barrier to migrating, is not going to be resolved in an internet forum. If you're confident, run a SQL trace and a SDE client-side intercept and repeat your same workflow in Pro, and Arc, Several times, saving individual trace files each time. Then call Tech Support.
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04-22-2018
10:52 AM
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If you upload you data to Carto(DB) one of the native download options is spatialite
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04-19-2018
04:33 AM
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Great thanks. Results are promising, I'll update after a few iterations of the schedule...
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04-09-2018
09:05 AM
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I'm trying to get a PY Script to run as a scheduled task with no success. It's very important to point out that I can get this to run by executing from cmd prompt as myself, the domain service account that will run the task, and other python scripts (without arguments) run fine in task scheduler when I'm logged off, so various permissions issues are not the problem here. I've tried Run with Highest Privileges on and off. Never works. I get no error messages other than either the task completes instantly (should take about 15 minutes to run), or completes in 30 seconds. As mentioned above, the script works in other execution scenarios and under various user accounts, so I don't see a need to write a bunch of logging that's going to log nothing, as, far as I can tell, the first line of the python isn't getting executed (there's nothing to log if nothing is run). The only difference here is the addition of arguments at the end of the call to the python script, which is somehow throwing a monkey wrench into already finicky and pouty Task Scheduler, not known for its error reporting and logging. I've tried: Program Script:
C:\Python27\ArcGIS10.5\python.exe
Add Arguments (optional):
C:\PRODUCTION\SOME_FOLDER\syncSurvey.py SOME.sde SOME_NAME https://services1.arcgis.com/SOME_ORG/arcgis/rest/services/service_SOME_ITEM_ID/FeatureServer US/Eastern https://www.arcgis.com SOME_ACCOUNT SOME_PW
Program Script:
C:\Python27\ArcGIS10.5\python.exe
Add Arguments (optional):
"C:\PRODUCTION\SOME_FOLDER\syncSurvey.py SOME.sde SOME_NAME https://services1.arcgis.com/SOME_ORG/arcgis/rest/services/service_SOME_ITEM_ID/FeatureServer US/Eastern https://www.arcgis.com SOME_ACCOUNT SOME_PW"
Program Script:
C:\Python27\ArcGIS10.5\python.exe
Add Arguments (optional):
"C:\PRODUCTION\SOME_FOLDER\syncSurvey.py" SOME.sde SOME_NAME https://services1.arcgis.com/SOME_ORG/arcgis/rest/services/service_SOME_ITEM_ID/FeatureServer US/Eastern https://www.arcgis.com SOME_ACCOUNT SOME_PW
Program Script:
C:\Python27\ArcGIS10.5\python.exe
Add Arguments (optional):
C:\PRODUCTION\SOME_FOLDER\syncSurvey.py "SOME.sde SOME_NAME https://services1.arcgis.com/SOME_ORG/arcgis/rest/services/service_SOME_ITEM_ID/FeatureServer US/Eastern https://www.arcgis.com SOME_ACCOUNT SOME_PW"
Program Script:
"C:\Python27\ArcGIS10.5\python.exe"
Add Arguments (optional):
C:\PRODUCTION\SOME_FOLDER\syncSurvey.py SOME.sde SOME_NAME https://services1.arcgis.com/SOME_ORG/arcgis/rest/services/service_SOME_ITEM_ID/FeatureServer US/Eastern https://www.arcgis.com SOME_ACCOUNT SOME_PW
The following two just result in the task firing, but logging nothing, and never stopping...
Program Script:
C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe
Add Arguments (optional):
C:\PRODUCTION\SOME_FOLDER\SURVEY.BAT
where SURVEY.BAT is: C:\Python27\ArcGIS10.5\python.exe C:\PRODUCTION\SOME_FOLDER\syncSurvey.py SOME.sde SOME_NAME https://services1.arcgis.com/SOME_ORG/arcgis/rest/services/service_SOME_ITEM_ID/FeatureServer US/Eastern https://www.arcgis.com SOME_ACCOUNT SOME_PW
Program Script:
C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe
Add Arguments (optional):
"C:\PRODUCTION\SOME_FOLDER\SURVEY.BAT"
where SURVEY.BAT is: C:\Python27\ArcGIS10.5\python.exe C:\PRODUCTION\SOME_FOLDER\syncSurvey.py SOME.sde SOME_NAME https://services1.arcgis.com/SOME_ORG/arcgis/rest/services/service_SOME_ITEM_ID/FeatureServer US/Eastern https://www.arcgis.com SOME_ACCOUNT SOME_PW
In the above, if I double click on the BAT file, it fires up a CMD prompt and runs fine, same when I do that same under the domain service account assigned to run the task (right click on bat, run as different user), once again confirming permissions aren't the issue here. How can I tell it's not working you ask? Nothing getting downloaded to C:\Users\[user]\AppData\Local\Temp, which would happen if a replica was created, and no new records are added to GDB, the opposite of what happens when I call it from cmd prompt.
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04-09-2018
05:36 AM
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Slightly related...when I search Ideas that are specifically related to Pro...search results aren't really consistent based on the many many tag permutations that contain the word "Pro" and variations thereof. Time for a Pro "Category" outside of "Desktop"?
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04-06-2018
09:00 AM
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how is you're portal "certed"? signed by a CA? If not, you'll need to add the root cert of however you signed it to the urllib request.
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04-06-2018
08:31 AM
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I think what he is referring to is this: In Arc Cat, I can preview a raster, or any data type, in one monitor, move the mouse pointer around, and either figure out what the coordinate system is just based on the output in the lower right, combined with my local knowledge of what system output what numbers without having to right click on things (in my case it's going to be two possibilities); or, move the mouse around and visualize a few XY's for when I'm in edit mode in Map on another monitor (or another application) and don't want to get out of the tool or GP Tool Input Dialogue I'm using: Or I can do this: In Pro, how does one do the same thing? Add the same raster to another project in another monitor (which means starting another Pro Project that create another folder, with mode FGDB files)? More steps, when I can just do it in preview in Arc. Based on my last few posts, I'm sure it's another button I've yet to discover...I've been turning things on and off in Project Options, view details, not finding it...tried using the Coordinate Conversion add-in in Pro Catalog View Preview....
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04-06-2018
08:25 AM
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My kudoed posts
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| 1 | 05-17-2022 12:19 PM | |
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| 2 | 09-23-2019 11:03 AM |
Activity Feed
- Posted Re: Pull a list of all possible role privileges? on ArcGIS API for Python Questions. 04-26-2026 07:19 AM
- Got a Kudo for Access Raw (Rest API) data from AGOL Feature Service usage statistics. 03-04-2026 06:40 AM
- Got a Kudo for Re: Group Managed Service Account be used for Windows Integrated Authentication?. 02-27-2026 02:54 AM
- Got a Kudo for Pro Enhancement: Rearrange Maps and Layouts in the Thingamajigger using the Drop Down Doohickey. 11-13-2025 09:28 AM
- Got a Kudo for Re: Pro crashes when trying to open a specific project. 11-07-2025 12:43 PM
- Got a Kudo for Pro Enhancement: Rearrange Maps and Layouts in the Thingamajigger using the Drop Down Doohickey. 10-06-2025 01:23 PM
- Got a Kudo for Pro Enhancement: Rearrange Maps and Layouts in the Thingamajigger using the Drop Down Doohickey. 10-02-2025 04:20 PM
- Got a Kudo for Pro: Add Coordinate System Column for maps in Cat View. 09-16-2025 09:43 AM
- Got a Kudo for When publishing a service, show the name of the map used to publish the service.. 06-25-2025 08:17 AM
- Got a Kudo for Access Raw (Rest API) data from AGOL Feature Service usage statistics. 05-28-2025 05:09 AM
- Got a Kudo for Re: Help: Legend color ramp does not match layer color ramp. 05-05-2025 09:34 AM
- Got a Kudo for Re: Experience Builder Edit Related Tables. 04-22-2025 08:32 AM
- Got a Kudo for Pro: Create 3D points along a 3D line. 04-17-2025 04:27 PM
- Got a Kudo for Re: How do I transfer attributes between features in Pro?. 03-13-2025 04:38 PM
- Got a Kudo for Re: Migrate Portal User, Group and Group Members to New Portal. 02-25-2025 08:56 AM
- Got a Kudo for Re: How to bulk delete protect and mark as authoritative?. 01-29-2025 07:28 AM
- Got a Kudo for Pro: Share many maps or layout files at once. 01-09-2025 06:22 AM
- Got a Kudo for Pro: Share many maps or layout files at once. 01-07-2025 08:33 AM
- Got a Kudo for Pro: Share many maps or layout files at once. 01-07-2025 06:52 AM
- Got a Kudo for Re: Why does ArcGIS Pro have to be so slow???. 01-02-2025 08:08 AM
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