Abstract

Using Python to Automate Map Series Creation
Track: Python for Arcgis
Authors: Steve Shaffer, Ariana Wilfley

Python and the ArcPy site package provide a wealth of opportunities to automate map creation for publication. EEC Environmental leveraged Python and a programming-esque “build” cycle to automate the creation and publication of large sets of dynamic maps. This automation allows bulk edits like title block changes to be pushed to hundreds of maps in a series at once. The end result is reduced duplication, shorter design and publication time, fewer revision cycles, and therefore reduced costs.