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Posted on December 29, 2022 (Updated on July 10, 2025)

Troubleshooting “import arcpy” command?

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How do I import an Arcpy module?

To import an entire module, use the import module:

  1. # Import only arcpy.mp import arcpy.mp.
  2. # Import arcpy, os and sys import arcpy import os import sys.
  3. # Import env from arcpy and set the workspace environment from arcpy import env env.workspace = ‘c:/data’

How do I know if Arcpy is installed?

To see if ArcPy is installed, look for the following folder on your C drive: C:\\Python27\\ArcGIS10. 1 (The exact version of Arc GIS may vary). If either of these is the case, you have multiple Python installations.

How do I import Arcpy into Visual Studio?

In Visual Studio open the Python Environments window, click “+ Custom…” and select “Configure”. Give the new environment a name e.g. Python 64-bit 3.5 ArcPy and populate the path fields with the path above, specifying the relevant file in that path for each field. Click Apply on the right.
 

What is the most common reason that a Python program fails when you try to import a library package such as Arcpy?

If importing the module fails, this may be due to: A corrupt Python installation. The script referring to a wrong default Python path in Environment Variables.
 

How do I import a module into a program?

You need to use the import keyword along with the desired module name. When interpreter comes across an import statement, it imports the module to your current program. You can use the functions inside a module by using a dot(.) operator along with the module name.

Can you use ArcPy without ArcGIS?

With ArcMap, No. Arcpy is at many levels tied directly to one of the esri products, so you just can’t run stuff on machines with neither installed.
 

How to use Python on CMD?

To start the Python shell, simply type python and hit Enter in the terminal: C:\Users\Suchandra Datta>python Python 3.8.
How to Use the Python Shell

  1. you can hit Ctrl+Z on Windows or Ctrl+D on Unix systems to quit.
  2. use the exit() command.
  3. use the quit() command.

 

Is ArcPy a module or library?

ArcPy is a comprehensive and powerful library for spatial analysis, data management, and conversion. Access industry-leading spatial analysis and spatial machine learning algorithms and create and automate simple or complex workflows easily.

Is ArcPy a package?

ArcPy is a site-package that builds on (and is a successor to) the successful arcgisscripting module. Its goal is to create the cornerstone for a useful and productive way to perform geographic data analysis, data conversion, data management, and map automation with Python.
 

Is Arcpy a module or library?

ArcPy is a comprehensive and powerful library for spatial analysis, data management, and conversion. Access industry-leading spatial analysis and spatial machine learning algorithms and create and automate simple or complex workflows easily.

How do I add Arcpy module to PyCharm?

“Project Interpreter” is under the “Default Project” menu on the left. Click the settings gear in the upper-right, and then “Add Local.” Navigate to C:\Python27\ArcGIS10. 2\python.exe (or appropriate path for your version). Hit Apply and you should have it.

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