Python add-in development - changes to code don't make it into ArcMap

[JamesMcBroom1]

Hi, I'm writing/maintaining an add-in and finding that debugging is near impossible because I can't clear out old add-ins.

Here's my workflow:

1) write/edit add-in code
2) remove add-in from toolbar, delete add-in from addin manager, close ArcMap
3) run makeaddin
4) reinstall add-in
5) launch arcmap

however, basic changes in the code just don't come through - it's like there is a copy of the add-in living somewhere that I am unableto remove. Has anyone else come across this issue?

[JakeSkinner]

Hi James,

Check in Task Manager to make sure there are no ArcMap.exe running.  I've seen in some cases where ArcMap will close, but the executable will still be running.  If this is the case, manually kill the executable in Task Manager and then run through steps 3 - 5.

[JamesMcBroom1]

Thanks, that worked for me.