arcgis.features.managers module

Helper classes for managing feature layers and datasets. These class are not created by users directly. Instances of this class, are available as a properties of feature layers and make it easier to manage them.

AttachmentManager

class arcgis.features.managers.AttachmentManager(layer)

Manager class for manipulating feature layer attachments. This class is not created by users directly. An instance of this class, called ‘attachments’, is available as a property of the FeatureLayer object, if the layer supports attachments. Users call methods on this ‘attachments’ object to manipulate (create, get, list, delete) attachments.

add(oid, file_path)

Adds an attachment to a feature layer Input:

oid - string - OBJECTID value to add attachment to file_path - string - path to file
Output:
JSON Repsonse
delete(oid, attachment_id)

removes an attachment from a feature Input:

oid - integer or string - id of feature attachment_id - integer - id of attachment to erase
Output:
JSON response
download(oid, attachment_id, save_path=None)

downloads attachment and returns it’s path on disk

get_list(oid)

returns the list of attachements for a given OBJECT ID

update(oid, attachment_id, file_path)

updates an existing attachment with a new file Inputs:

oid - string/integer - Unique record ID attachment_id - integer - Unique attachment identifier file_path - string - path to new attachment
Output:
JSON response

SyncManager

class arcgis.features.managers.SyncManager(featsvc)

Manager class for manipulating replicas for syncing disconnected editing of feature layers. This class is not created by users directly. An instance of this class, called ‘replicas’, is available as a property of the FeatureLayerCollection object, if the layer is sync enabled / supports disconnected editing. Users call methods on this ‘replicas’ object to manipulate (create, synchronize, unregister) replicas.

create(replica_name, layers, layer_queries=None, geometry_filter=None, replica_sr=None, transport_type=’esriTransportTypeUrl’, return_attachments=False, return_attachments_databy_url=False, asynchronous=False, attachments_sync_direction=’none’, sync_model=’none’, data_format=’json’, replica_options=None, wait=False, out_path=None)

The create operation is performed on a feature layer collection resource. This operation creates the replica between the feature dataset and a client based on a client-supplied replica definition. It requires the Sync capability. See Sync overview for more information on sync. The response for create includes replicaID, replica generation number, and data similar to the response from the feature layer collection query operation. The create operation returns a response of type esriReplicaResponseTypeData, as the response has data for the layers in the replica. If the operation is called to register existing data by using replicaOptions, the response type will be esriReplicaResponseTypeInfo, and the response will not contain data for the layers in the replica.

Inputs:

replica_name - name of the replica layers - layers to export layer_queries - In addition to the layers and geometry parameters, the layer_queries

parameter can be used to further define what is replicated. This parameter allows you to set properties on a per layer or per table basis. Only the properties for the layers and tables that you want changed from the default are required. Example:

layer_queries = {“0”:{“queryOption”: “useFilter”, “useGeometry”: true, “where”: “requires_inspection = Yes”}}
geometry_filter - spatial filter from arcgis.geometry.filters module to filter results by a
spatial relationship with another geometry

replica_sr - the spatial reference of the replica geometry. transport_type - The transport_type represents the response format. If the

transport_type is esriTransportTypeUrl, the JSON response is contained in a file, and the URL link to the file is returned. Otherwise, the JSON object is returned directly. The default is esriTransportTypeUrl. If async is true, the results will always be returned as if transport_type is esriTransportTypeUrl. If dataFormat is sqlite, the transportFormat will always be esriTransportTypeUrl regardless of how the parameter is set. Values: esriTransportTypeUrl | esriTransportTypeEmbedded
return_attachments - If true, attachments are added to the replica and returned in
the response. Otherwise, attachments are not included. The default is false. This parameter is only applicable if the feature service has attachments.
return_attachments_databy_url - If true, a reference to a URL will be provided for
each attachment returned from create method. Otherwise, attachments are embedded in the response. The default is true. This parameter is only applicable if the feature service has attachments and if return_attachments is true.
asynchronous - If true, the request is processed as an asynchronous job, and a URL is
returned that a client can visit to check the status of the job. See the topic on asynchronous usage for more information. The default is false.
attachments_sync_direction - Client can specify the attachmentsSyncDirection when
creating a replica. AttachmentsSyncDirection is currently a createReplica property and cannot be overridden during sync. Values: none, upload, bidirectional
sync_model - this parameter is used to indicate that the replica is being created for

per-layer sync or per-replica sync. To determine which model types are supported by a service, query the supportsPerReplicaSync, supportsPerLayerSync, and supportsSyncModelNone properties of the Feature Service. By default, a replica is created for per-replica sync. If syncModel is perReplica, the syncDirection specified during sync applies to all layers in the replica. If the syncModel is perLayer, the syncDirection is defined on a layer-by-layer basis.

If syncModel is perReplica, the response will have replicaServerGen. A perReplica syncModel requires the replicaServerGen on sync. The replicaServerGen tells the server the point in time from which to send back changes. If syncModel is perLayer, the response will include an array of server generation numbers for the layers in layerServerGens. A perLayer sync model requires the layerServerGens on sync. The layerServerGens tell the server the point in time from which to send back changes for a specific layer. sync_model=none can be used to export the data without creating a replica. Query the supportsSyncModelNone property of the feature service to see if this model type is supported.

See the RollbackOnFailure and Sync Models topic for more details. Values: perReplica | perLayer | none Example: syncModel=perLayer

data_format - The format of the replica geodatabase returned in the response. The
default is json. Values: filegdb, json, sqlite, shapefile
replica_options - This parameter instructs the create operation to create a
new replica based on an existing replica definition (refReplicaId). It can be used to specify parameters for registration of existing data for sync. The operation will create a replica but will not return data. The responseType returned in the create response will be esriReplicaResponseTypeInfo.

wait - if async, wait to pause the process until the async operation is completed. out_path - folder path to save the file

create_replica_item(replica_name, item, destination_gis, layers=None, extent=None)

creates a replicated service from a parent to another GIS

get(replica_id)

returns replica metadata for a specific replica. Inputs:

replica_id - The replicaID returned by the feature service
when the replica was created.
get_list()

returns all the replicas for the feature layer collection

sync_replicated_items(parent, child, replica_name)

synchronizes two replicated items between portals

Paramters:
parent:arcgis.gis.Item class that points to a feature service who is the parent (source) dataset.
child:arcgis.gis.Item class that points to the child replica
replica_name:name of the replica to synchronize
Output:
boolean value. True means service is up to date/synchronized, False means the synchronization failed.
synchronize(replica_id, transport_type=’esriTransportTypeUrl’, replica_server_gen=None, return_ids_for_adds=False, edits=None, return_attachment_databy_url=False, asynchronous=False, sync_direction=’snapshot’, sync_layers=’perReplica’, edits_upload_id=None, edits_upload_format=None, data_format=’json’, rollback_on_failure=True)

synchronizes replica with feature layer collection http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/arcgis-rest-api/index.html#//02r3000000vv000000

unregister(replica_id)

unregisters a replica from a feature layer collection Inputs:

replica_id - The replicaID returned by the feature service
when the replica was created.

FeatureLayerCollectionManager

class arcgis.features.managers.FeatureLayerCollectionManager(url, gis=None, fs=None)

Allows updating the definition (if access permits) of a feature layer collection. This class is not created by users directly. An instance of this class, called ‘manager’, is available as a property of the FeatureLayerCollection object.

Users call methods on this ‘manager’ object to manage the feature layer collection.

add_to_definition(json_dict)

The add_to_definition operation supports adding a definition property to a hosted feature layer collection service. The result of this operation is a response indicating success or failure with error code and description.

This function will allow users to change or add additional values to an already published service.

Input:
json_dict - part to add to host service. The part format can
be derived from the properties property. For layer level modifications, run updates on each individual feature service layer object.
Output:
JSON message as dictionary
create_view(name, spatial_reference=None, extent=None, allow_schema_changes=True, updateable=True, capabilities=’Query’, view_layers=None)

Creates a View of an Existing Feature Service.

Parameters:
name:Name of the new view item
spatial_reference:
 
extent:initial extent of the object
allow_schema_changes:
 boolean that determines if a view can alter a service’s schema.
updateable:boolean value that says if a view can update values
capabilities:determines what operations a user can do on a given view
view_layers:optional dictionary used to define the layers that are referenced inside the view. The default is all layers.
Returns:Item for the view
delete_from_definition(json_dict)

The delete_from_definition operation supports deleting a definition property from a hosted feature layer collection service. The result of this operation is a response indicating success or failure with error code and description. See http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/arcgis-rest-api/index.html#/Delete_From_Definition_Feature_Service/02r30000021w000000/ # noqa for additional information on this function. Input:

json_dict - part to add to host service. The part format can
be derived from the properties property. For layer level modifications, run updates on each individual feature service layer object. Only include the items you want to remove from the FeatureService or layer.
Output:
JSON Message as dictionary
fromitem(item)
overwrite(data_file)

Overwrite all the features and layers in a hosted feature layer collection service. This operation removes all features but retains the properties (such as symbology, itemID) and capabilities configured on the service. There are some limits to using this operation:

  1. Only hosted feature layer collection services can be overwritten
  2. The original data used to publish this layer should be available on the portal

3. The data file used to overwrite should be of the same format and filename as the original that was used to publish the layer 4. The schema (column names, column data types) of the data_file should be the same as original. You can have additional or fewer rows (features).

In addition to overwriting the features, this operation also updates the data of the item used to published this layer.

Parameters:data – path to data_file used to overwrite the hosted feature layer collection
Returns:JSON message as dictionary such as {‘success’:True} or {‘error’:’error message’}
properties

The properties of this object

refresh()

refreshes a feature layer collection

update_definition(json_dict)

The update_definition operation supports updating a definition property in a hosted feature layer collection service. The result of this operation is a response indicating success or failure with error code and description.

Input:
json_dict - part to add to host service. The part format can
be derived from the properties property. For layer level modifications, run updates on each individual feature service layer object.
Output:
JSON Message as dictionary

FeatureLayerManager

class arcgis.features.managers.FeatureLayerManager(url, gis=None)

Allows updating the definition (if access permits) of a feature layer. This class is not created by users directly. An instance of this class, called ‘manager’, is available as a property of the FeatureLayer object, if the layer can be managed by the user. Users call methods on this ‘manager’ object to manage the feature layer.

add_to_definition(json_dict)

The addToDefinition operation supports adding a definition property to a hosted feature layer. The result of this operation is a response indicating success or failure with error code and description.

This function will allow users to change add additional values to an already published service.

Input:
json_dict - part to add to host service. The part format can
be derived from the asDictionary property. For layer level modifications, run updates on each individual feature service layer object.
Output:
JSON message as dictionary
delete_from_definition(json_dict)

The deleteFromDefinition operation supports deleting a definition property from a hosted feature layer. The result of this operation is a response indicating success or failure with error code and description. See: http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/arcgis-rest-api/index.html#/Delete_From_Definition_Feature_Service/02r30000021w000000/ # noqa for additional information on this function. Input:

json_dict - part to add to host service. The part format can
be derived from the asDictionary property. For layer level modifications, run updates on each individual feature service layer object. Only include the items you want to remove from the FeatureService or layer.
Output:
JSON Message as dictionary
classmethod fromitem(item, layer_id=0)

Creates a FeatureLayerManager object from a GIS Item. The type of item should be a ‘Feature Service’ that represents a FeatureLayerCollection. The layer_id is the id of the layer in feature layer collection (feature service).

properties

The properties of this object

refresh()

refreshes a service

truncate(attachment_only=False, asynchronous=False, wait=True)

The truncate operation supports deleting all features or attachments in a hosted feature service layer. The result of this operation is a response indicating success or failure with error code and description. See: http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/arcgis-rest-api/#/Truncate_Feature_Layer/02r3000002v0000000/ # noqa for additional information on this function. Input:

attachment_only - Deletes all the attachments for this layer.
None of the layer features will be deleted when attachmentOnly=true.
asynchronous - Supports options for asynchronous processing. The
default format is false. It is recommended to set async=true for larger datasets.
wait - if async, wait to pause the process until the async
operation is completed.
Output:
JSON Message as dictionary
update_definition(json_dict)

The updateDefinition operation supports updating a definition property in a hosted feature layer. The result of this operation is a response indicating success or failure with error code and description.

Input:
json_dict - part to add to host service. The part format can
be derived from the asDictionary property. For layer level modifications, run updates on each individual feature service layer object.
Output:
JSON Message as dictionary