The script exports map packages from all .mxd in a given directory. Since it can be called parametrized it is well suited for updating map packages periodicaly using the windows task scheduler.
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DISCLAMER: Please be aware this product is not supported. Further information can be found in the license file.
In order to use the tool you need:
- An installation of Python 2.7
- An installation of arcpy (preinstalled, if you have an ArcMap installed)
- ArcGIS Desktop 10.3.1 - 10.6.1
- Create a folder for the script.
- Download and save the tool into the folder.
- Prepare folder structure, example can be found below.
- Open a console Window and navigate to the script.
- Type 'mpk_export.py' followed by the required parameters.
(Run with the -h parameter to get a full list) - Hit 'Enter' and wait for the results.
Folder structure
Scripts folder: C:\python_scripts
Input folder: C:\mxds_to_export
output folder: C:\latest_mpks
log folder: C:\export_logs
Minimal input C:\python_scripts> mpk_export.py
Normal usage C:\python_scripts> mpk_export.py -i C:\mxds_to_export -o C:\latest_mpks -l C:\export_logs
Silent usage C:\python_scripts> mpk_export.py -s -i C:\mxds_to_export -o C:\latest_mpks -l C:\export_logs
Fully parametrized C:\python_scripts> mpk_export.py -i C:\mxds_to_export -o C:\latest_mpks -l C:\export_logs -ln mpk_test_export.log
A complete list of all valid parameters can be found in the Help section of this page.
The tool help can be called by running the script in the console with the -h parameter
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| -h, --help | Opens the help in the console |
| -s, --silent | Use to prevent user interaction. If no paths are given (see -i, -o, -l), the path of this script will be used for either path. |
| -i, --inDir | The directory where the mxds are stored. Asks for user interaction if not set. |
| -o, --outDir | The directory where the mpks will be exported to. Asks for user interaction if not set. |
| -l, --logDir | The directory where the logfile will be created. Asks for user interaction if not set. |
| -ln, --logName | The name of the logfile (default: [date]__mpk_export.log). |
None.