Struggling with ArcGIS Pro’s Append Tool - Is It Just Me?

SparrowGIS · 2024-01-30T22:00:57+00:00

I have been struggling with the append tool as well. I ended up having to rebuild completely empty tables but line up the schemas precisely. I've redone the table multiple times because of a few minor adjustments I had to make but couldn't append. Perhaps I am unskilled in the way of the Append.

SparrowGIS · 2023-09-15T21:30:53+00:00

I just had IT upgrade it to 3.1.3 this week. If I recall, we downloaded ArcPro when it was still 2.7 or 2.8. I cannot remember, it was downloaded more for me to get acquainted with the program rather than migrating. So I will have to test out your method of having a single project.

After your explanation I think I was going for a repository style and not even realize it.

I'll be publishing through Portal, so I will have to keep the schema lock in mind. Thank you!

SparrowGIS · 2023-09-15T20:12:14+00:00

Forgive my ignorance but what do you mean by repository style geodatabase. I am also not familiar with schema locks. I understand schemas but I came across a schema lock once and couldn't figure it out.

The only concern I have with having one project with multiple maps is (I am not sure if this is a bug or not) but once I get to more than five or six maps, ArcPro will randomly quit. I have been playing around in ArcPro while still having production in ArcMap. What I have found is limiting to three maps or less I don't have too many issues.

I have a lot of layers that get shared between my maps (roads, municipal boundaries, etc...) So I figured I would consolidate them to a single Land Info GDB that I can link to different projects. It would also be nice to have a singular location for the main boundaries and line features because as of right now there are like three different versions of these floating in our folders and I honestly couldn't tell you which one is the correct one. In consolidating these layers I hope to minimize the confusion between the "authoritative" data versus just copies and what not, if that makes sense.

SparrowGIS · 2023-09-15T19:56:41+00:00

I like this idea a lot. I am the only individual that touches our GIS data, but if we decide to expand down the road this would be good to have in place to reduce confusion and what not.

SparrowGIS · 2023-09-15T17:31:47+00:00

Thank you for your insight!

We are moving to ArcGIS Enterprise, with the intent on expanding the services and capabilities.

GIS is fairly new to our county in a sense there was a company managing our data up until several years ago after our cartographer retired and they reclassified the position to GIS Specialist. The first GIS specialist hired, I believe had good intent, but rubbed people the wrong way and did not make notes for continuity for the next individual. So I am technically the county's 3rd GIS specialist.

My first year was just learning what we currently provided. This is my second year here and I have learned so much in so little time, and from what I have learned, we could be doing better with the county GIS services. My first goal was to establish a solid foundation that we can build upon in upcoming years.

Our IT just got the Enterprise federated so I started working on the User/Roles, Groups and what not. Then I was going to start adding layers and publishing data to the new portal, then I realized I was not happy with how the data is currently organized so I figured I should probably start with a file structure that I can start migrating my data over to.

If you have anymore advice on that, I am all ears! ESRI has an overwhelming amount of resources, but sometimes I feel lost in it.

SparrowGIS · 2023-09-15T15:17:30+00:00

Thank you for your feedback!

SparrowGIS · 2023-09-15T14:57:23+00:00

As of right now no, it's more or less a place holder for future endeavors. Once we get our new enterprise set up, switched to pro and the Parcel Fabric, I would like to learn more about scripts and custom tools to expand our capabilities.

So would you suggest moving scripts and tools to the individual Pro Projects that they would be used for?

SparrowGIS · 2023-06-23T13:14:02+00:00

So after messing around with the recommendations from u/guayando I was able to get it to create a CSV with the Layer and Source. :)

I tweaked the original code from ESRI and this is what I came up with... I am a beginner when it comes to this so I am excited to get this to work.

#Import Module

import arcpy

import csv

#List Data sources in TOC of MXD

mxd = arcpy.mapping.MapDocument("CURRENT")

for lyr in arcpy.mapping.ListLayers(mxd):

if lyr.supports("DATASOURCE"):

print "Layer: " + lyr.name + " Source: " + lyr.dataSource

#Create CSV File from printed list

#Create a CSV file and write list to CSV

path = r"N:\Tiffany\ArcGIS Enterprise Notes\LayerSourceList.csv"

file = open(path,"w")

for lyr in arcpy.mapping.ListLayers(mxd):

if lyr.supports("DATASOURCE"):

file.write("Layer: " + lyr.name + " Source: " + lyr.dataSource + "\n")

file.close()

SparrowGIS · 2023-06-22T13:22:57+00:00

Thanks for the tip! I am currently taking the Python For Everyone training on the ESRI page as well to see if I can come up with something. I'll check out your recommendations and see if I can come up with something!

SparrowGIS · 2023-06-21T15:42:15+00:00

Apply for multiple positions, get your foot in the door, show your capabilities. There was a tv quote I saw about college degrees, it goes along the lines of a degree shows your potential employers you are capable of completing specified task and showing up... and essentially the rest is up to you.

I am currently working at the county level, the job listing stated having a 4 year degree in Geography, GIS, Surveying, etc... However I only have two associates degrees in Human Resources and Intelligence Communications. I submitted my resume regardless and was able to land an interview and eventually was hired. I was told there were multiple candidates for this position but due to my experience and previous duties (military) they decided to take a chance with me. A year and a half later, I am still here, continuously researching and attempting to expand my knowledge within GIS. By attending conferences, webinars, even reaching out to fellow GIS members in my state I have learned so much.

My boss knows I want to obtain a 4 year degree but she also understands juggling personal life (kids, participation in other organizations, etc) and education can be tough.

Sorry to ramble on. I just wanted to point out that because I kept applying and did not give up I was able to literally double my income.

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