Simple Python, Textpad, and Results Window Tips to Increase ArcGIS Efficiency

Presented by Nick Jones and Jim Kilnoski

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1. Presented  by  Nick  Jones  and  Jim  Kilnoski  
2. Easy-­‐to-­‐Use  Tools         —  Background  Processing   —  Results  Window   —  Textpad   —  Python  Snippets   —  Batch  Window   —  Microsoft  Batch  Files  (.bat)  
3. Results  Window/Background   Processing   —  Add  Results  Window  to  display   —  Turn  on  background  processing   —  Benefits:   —  Can  set  up  multiple  processes   —  Can  continue  to  work  in  ArcMap  while  processes  are   running   —  Can  repeat  finished  processes  with/without      changes   —  Background  Processing  Movie  
4. Using  Textpad  for  Batch   Geoprocessing   — Use  both  for  increased  efficiency  to  batch   processing   —  Working  with  large  numbers  of  files   —  QA/tracking  purposes   —  Bandwidth  considerations   — General  process:   —  Use  Textpad  to  receive  and  develop  scripts     —  Run  processes  
5. Tips  to  Edit  in  Textpad   —  Turn  on  line  numbers  and  block  select  mode   —  Block  select  allows  you  to  select  columns   —  Looking  at  the  line  number  is  a  good  way  to  check  if   you  have  the  right  number  of  rows   —  Always  start  from  the  end  of  the  line  and  work  back   to  the  beginning   —  Find/Replace  is  hugely  helpful   —  Bookmark  Lines  allow  for  easy  tracking  also  for   deletion  or  copying   —  Have  a  list  of  the  files  you  want  to  process  handy  
6. Copy  Text  for  Use  in  Textpad   —  Copy  by  Python  Snippet   —  Space-­‐delimited.    Python-­‐formatted   —  Via  previously  ran  process  in  Results  Window   —  Via  Tool  Help  in  ArcMap   —  Use  Python  Snippet  to  Repeat  Movie        
7. Copy  Text  for  Use  in  Textpad   (cont.)   —  Copy  by  Filling  in  Batch  Window   —  Tab-­‐delimited.  Batch  Window-­‐formatted   —  Use  Browse  and  Fill  functions  in  Batch  Window   —  Copy-­‐paste  to  Textpad,  fix  up,  then  paste  back  into   Batch  Window  and  run   —  Use  Batch  Window  with  Textpad  Movie    
8. Copy  Text  for  Use  in  Textpad   (cont.)   —  Copy  by  Field  Calculator  and  Summarizing   —  Flexible.    All  you  need  is  1  record  per  process   —  Create  fields  and  Field  Calculate  processing  scripts   —  Use  Field  Calculator  to  Create  Python  Snippet   —  Use  Field  Calculator  with  Textpad  and  Microsoft  .bat   files  to  copy  files   —  This  can  be  scheduled!    
9. QuesEons?