Hello,
I am trying to create a geoprocessing task that will result in a pdf file. The geoprocessing task kicks off a python script and does stuff, then generates this report as a pdf.
I'm having a little trouble knowing what to specifically do with the scratchworkspace.
Here is what I've tried:
attempt 1:
Put the scratchworkspace in the python scripts. Did this a couple of ways:
arcpy.env.scratchWorkspace = '%scratchworkspace%'
(result: doesn't seem to do anything)
and
myfile = "C:\\arcgisserver\\directories\\arcgisoutput\\SpecialProcess\\myfile.pdf"
( works when I run the python script by itself. Works when I run the script from a tool. Does not work as a geoprocessing service)
Attempt 2 :
Put a parameter called output_location in the tool.
tried as a data type of folder, tried as a workspace.
Direction = output
Default = %scratchworkspace%
When i run it, it says that the output_location already exists and won't run.
Attempt 3:
Don't do anything for the output_location
In the Environment Settings, under workspace, under Scratch Workspace - entered %scratchworkspace%
I know this is just picky and needs to be set just perfectly to work. Can anyone spell it out for me please?
Thank you.
Dorothy