Python: an Introduction Brittney White Questions We’Ll Address

Python: An Introduction Brittney White Questions we’ll address

• What is Python? • Why use Python with ArcGIS? • What is ArcPy? - Demo: ArcGIS Pro Python Reference • Where do I write Python code? - Demo: Python window • How do I perform batch processing? • How do I use data properties to control the flow of a script? • How do I run a geoprocessing tool? - Demo: Prepare shapefiles for analysis • Bonus: 5 tips & tricks for getting started with Python What is Python?

• Simple and easy to learn • Free and open source • Cross platform • Scripting language of ArcGIS Why use Python with ArcGIS?

• Automate repetitive tasks - Data management - Spatial analysis - Map automation • Make your own geoprocessing tools What is ArcPy?

• Access point to ArcGIS desktop functionality through Python

1. Geoprocessing tools 2. Functions like ListFeatureClasses, Describe 3. Classes like Polygon, SpatialReference 4. Modules like arcpy.da, arcpy.mp Demo: ArcGIS Pro Python Reference Where do I write Python code?

• IDE - PyCharm, Spyder, Wing IDE, Python IDLE,…

• Python window in ArcGIS Demo: Python window How do I perform batch processing? How do I perform batch processing? List feature classes example

• arcpy.ListFeatureClasses ({wild_card}, {feature_type}, {feature_dataset}) - Returns a list of feature classes in the workspace How do I access data properties?

• arcpy.Describe() - Returns a describe object - Describe object has dynamic properties How do I access data properties? …to control the flow the script?

if arcpy.Describe().property == something: #Do something else: #Do something else How do I run a geoprocessing tool?

• Tool syntax - arcpy.toolname_toolboxalias(parameters) - arcpy.toolboxalias.toolname(parameters)

• Where do I find the syntax? - Tool help page - help(arcpy.buffer_analysis) - Copy Python command - Send to Python window Goal ArcPy List the shapefiles List function - in a folder arcpy.ListFeatureClasses() Demo: Prepare Check the Describe function - arcpy.Describe() coordinate system of each shapefile shapefiles for Project the Geoprocessing tool - shapefiles into the arcpy.Project_management() - analysis local coordinate system Move shapefiles Geoprocessing tool - into a file arcpy.CopyFeatures_management() geodatabase 5 tips & tricks for getting started with Python 5. Use the print function print function 4. Copy and paste Copy and paste - Code samples Copy and paste - Paths

Shift + Right-click a file reveals the Copy as path option 3. Participate in the GeoNet Python community

2. Take Esri Training about Python https://www.esri.com/training/catalog/

1. Manage Python packages with ArcGIS Pro

Additional Python Sessions

• Python: Beyond the Basics (145 B) - Tuesday 3:00 pm - Wednesday 2:45 pm • Python: Building Geoprocessing Tools (145 B) - Wednesday 4:00 pm • ArcGIS API for Python: Scripting Your Web GIS (145 B) - Wednesday 8:15 am Print Your Certificate of Attendance Print stations located in the 140 Concourse

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