Latest Contributions by V_StuartFoote

Rolf, Yup you have a mess. Suspect that when you installed ArcGIS 10.0 you may have allowed it to install Python to the C:\Python26\Arcgis10.0 directory rather than performing a Custom installation omitting Python 2.6 (and then using your existing PtyhonXY installation). Believe your PYTHONHOME and PYTHONDIR varaibles are keeping ArcGIS Desktop functional with PythonXY--but suspect the installation of ArcHydro picked up the partial ArcGIS10.0 installation from the ArcGIS entry in the Windows registry. You can verify that by checking for a residual registry key (only used by Esri's installer/uninstaller) pointing to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\ESRI\Python10.0, if it is there it came from your Desktop10.0 install. Suspect your additional folders in the C:\Python26\ArcGIS10.0\Lib folder are probably left over from the ArcGIS Desktop10.0 installation. Is your HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\ESRI\Desktop10.0 -> Desktop10.pth registry value set to C:\Python26\lib\site-packages\Desktop10.pth or to the default C:\Python26\ArcGIS10.0\lib\site-packages\Desktop10.pth. If so, to make your PythonXY functional you would have had to copy the Desktop10.pth file to the PythonXY site-packages instance. Also, what are the time stamps on the folders in the C:\Python26\ArcGIS10.0\Lib directory? Do they coincide with the earlier Desktop 10.0 installation, or with the ArcHydro install? I don't think the ArcHydro installers includes a Python build, so probably have always been there. The ISSetup.dll is the module of the ArcHydro installer that does the Python detection, it is possible that it has been altered to reject anything but Python 2.6.5 and NumPy 1.3.0, but I'm more inclined to think it is a combination of residual ESRI\Python10.0 registry values affecting the installer. For me when ArcHydro is installed against an alternate Python, it only creates the C:\Python26\ArcGIS10.0\Lib\site-packages\ArcHydroTools.pth file--this is a hardcoded installer action. If you clean out the incorrect Esri C:\Python26\ArcGIS10.0 residuals from the file system and Windows registry, you should get a complete installation of ArcHydro 2.1.0.132. But, you may need to specify a "PYTHONDIR= C:\Python26" running the ArcHydroTools.msi installer from a command prompt. Then simply copy the C:\Python26\ArcGIS10.0\Lib\site-packages\ArcHydroTools.pth file to the C:\Python26\Lib\site-packages directory. Stuart ... View more

Rolf, The Esri Water Resources developers have changed the installer logic between ArcHydro 2.1.0.116 and 2.1.0.132 to now include tests for a 64-bit Python (precursor to the 64-bit Python support with the 10.1 builds).  Although not relative for ArcGIS 10.0, the GetPythonDir function of the ISSetup.dll of the installer now tests to identify presence of a Python 2.6 instance and then configure a PYTHONDIR32, or a PYTHONDIR64 value that would only be configured/processed if no 32-bit Python is identified.  Suspect the problem is that your 32-bit Python 2.6.6 is now not being detected as the preferred Python. A few issues to look at and post regards your 32-bit Python 2.6 installation: 1) what shows if you enter "where python" and "where pythonw" from a command prompt? Does location change when command window is "run as administrator"? 2) does your C:\Python26\ArcGIS10.0 folder contain anything more than the C:\Python26\ArcGIS10.0\Lib\site-packages\ArcHydroTools.pth file? 3) have you established a %PYTHONHOME% or %PYTHON_HOME% system variable? 4) have you made any entry in your system %PATH% providing a path to the preferred Python executables, i.e. to where python.exe and pythonw.exe are installed? 5) if you are on a 64-bit Windows OS, is there also a 64-bit Python installed? Post answers to those questions and we'll go from there. Stuart ... View more

Mark, Yes, but only for GeoHMS, the GeoRAS installer does not install an ArcHydro Tools instance. And for GeoMHS, my suggestion for folks has been to remove all the Water Resources applications. Then use the HEC package installer (either from the HEC site, which they hold in configuration control for their users, or from the Community ftp site which provides patched "beta" versions) and then to remove ArcHydro Tools and install the latest ArcHydro version from the community ftp server. ArcHydro has always been best supported from the community ftp site. Stuart ... View more

Esri Water Resources team has reworked the community ftp service site.  It is now a hosted secure file transfer service. We just moved to a new ftp server system: https://mft.esri.com Login: ADSRiverHydraulics Password: ADSRiver.2012 Note that the password will be reset every 6 months or so. To access, select a FTP client: 1. Web Client    Site link:  https://mft.esri.com     (Video tutorials available on the main page, prior to log in) 2. Third party SFTP client    ** Download a preconfigured client https://mft.esri.com/EFTClient/Account/mft.zip ** 3. FTP address to configure a third party SFTP client of your choice:    Site address:  mft.esri.com    Port:  22 Christine Dartiguenave Esri Water Resources Team You'll find beta builds of the HEC GeoHMS and GeoRAS for use with ArcGIS 10.1 Should be stable, but mind your Python configuration when installing, please report bugs and check frequently for patched builds. Stuart ... View more

Mark, Hmm, not sure I'd agree with that.  And, what would you suggest for ArcGIS 10.1 users?  Also, for ArcHydro Tools, the ftp site (now a hosted sftp service) has been the preferred way to obtain and test patched versions of the tools. The Water Resources team at Esri appreciates it if you are working with current builds of the packages when you make bug reports and will refer you to the current release if you are having issues. Stuart ... View more

Christine, New site seems functional if a little slow compared to direct ftp. A little confusing that the Water Resources community materials are in the "incomming" directory. But I guess that is an aspect of a hosted sftp service. But, thank you! Stuart ... View more

Roy, Use of 32-bit Python25 is built in to ArcGIS Desktop 9.3.x arcgisscripting library.  It will run without issue under WOW6432 emulation on 64-bit OS. You could install a 64-bit Python as well, but ArcGIS would not use it.  Also, I don't believe the 218 build of PyWin32 for Python25 has a 64-bit flavor. Since ArcGIS won't use it you could load a more current Python for 64-bit use if you go that route. Just be aware, it can be a PITA to reconfigure between Python versions depending on your programming and sysadmin needs.  Stuart ... View more

Roy, If PythonWin is installed (it is not by default with the ArcGIS 9.3 or 9.3.1 you appear to be using) its executable would be in C:\Python25\Lib\site-packages\pythonwin\Pythonwin.exe Simply create a shortcut for the executable, and place on the All Users or Public Desktop or Start Menu (depending on an XP or Vista/Win7 OS). If not installed, the current builds of PyWin32 are available on SoruceForge here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/pywin32/files/pywin32/Build%20218/  I would no longer use the version included with the ArcGIS Desktop installation media set. Since you are on Python25 be sure to get the pywin32-218.win32-py2.5.exe installer. Stuart ... View more

Dmitrii, Are you by chance on ArcGIS Desktop 10.0? The ArcHydro Beta (build 10.1.0.52) is for ArcGIS for Desktop 10.1 You'd need an ArcHydro for 10.0 (last build was 2.1.0.116) if you are on Desktop 10.0 Stuart ... View more

Robin, Attached is a snip of the default HEC-GeoHMS toolbar from 10.0.0.95 Two things to try: 1) Use the ArcMap -> Customize -> Customize Mode and highlight the GeoHMS toolbar. Then use the Reset button (see attached images). 2) Delete your user AppData profile (C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Local\ESRI and ...\AppData\Roaming\ESRI) and your per user Registry configuration. E.g. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ESRI. Then allow them to rebuild with defaults on next launch. See if either will get you back to default toolbar. Stuart ... View more

I do not believe that the HEC programs are in any sense required to be posted to the Esri maintained ftp server, rather they are placed there as a courtesy for access by the broader Surface Hydrology community (beyond the USACoE and HEC users). ArcHydro is collaboratively developed by Esri, govenmental, academic and commercial users.  It has a much broader user base than the HEC goespatial preprocessor programs, and as a result is more actively developed. The only thing to add to Mark's comments is that Hydrologists requiring technical and integration support beyond what the community can provide are able to contract with Esri's Professional Services -- Water Resources Group for needed technical support. You can reach them at: [email protected], or via phone contact Dean Djokic, at 909-793-2853, extension 1-1072. If you are outside the United States, contact the Esri office that serves you. http://www.esri.com/services/professional-services/project/request-services Stuart ... View more

Not clear when or if the USACoE HEC will have a requirement for support of ArcGIS for Desktop 10.1, and contract with Esri to develop that capability.  So, unfortunately, no easy fix. You will either need to roll back to ArcGIS 10.0 to use HEC-GeoRAS and GeoHMS, or make do with using ArcHydro and Spatial Analyst scripting to preprocess your spatial data for use in HEC-RAS or HEC-HMS. Stuart ... View more

Chris, As I answered off forum. Those are current builds as of this date, but you'll want to run with the current ArcHydro 2.1 tree (2.1.0.116) for  Desktop 10.0, and not the finalized 2.0 build (2.0.1.133) Sorry to take so long to get you an answer. Needed to test this install sequence. ArcGIS 10.0 requires .NET 3.5 SP1 support be activated. Install with only .NET 4 client will not suffice for ArcGIS. For the Warder Resources tools: 1) Fully patch your ArcGIS Desktop 10.0 with SP5, better for running ArcHydro, GeoRAS and GeoHMS if you have ArcEditor (to fully manipulate GeoDatabase)--and you will need Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst extensions. 2) Remove all ArcHydro and HEC components, Windows Add/Remove will suffice, or use an uninstaller (CCleaner or Revo Uninstaller) 3) Download from Esri FTP server and install HECGeoHMS10 Note: build 10.0.0.95 is latest will install ArcHydro v 2.1.0.103 for ArcGIS 10.0;  HEC has it configuration managed so they bundle it with ArcHydro 2.1.0.103--which should be upgraded for bug fixes. 4)  Uninstall ArcHydro 2.1.103 5) Download from Esri FTP server and install ArcHydro build 2.1.0.116 6) Download from Esri FTP server and install HECGeoRAS10 Note: build is 10.0.0.52 is latest, will go on without complaint as it is not bound to ArcHydro version. Make sure your IT folks  run the installations "Run as Admnistrator" and that they then sit with you to check permissions of the install locations, you should not need to own any of it, but you may need to be granted "modify" permissions for the program configuration folders. Stuart ... View more

@Kylebinder96, Your 1 year Education edition license is NOT for ArcEditor or ArcView, rather ArcInfo. Open ArcGIS Administrator -> Desktop and select the ArcInfo (Single Use) radio button.  Simply make that adjustment and it should resolve things. Post back if it does not. Stuart ... View more