ArcMap

ConvertToMSD

Summary

Converts a map to a map service definition (.msd) file.

Discussion

Starting at ArcGIS 10.1 for Server, Map Server Definition (.msd) files have been replaced with Service Definition Draft (.sddraft) and Service Definition (.sd) files. See the following help topic for more information: What to expect when migrating to ArcGIS for Server.

Consider using the CreateMapSDDraft function instead.

Syntax

ConvertToMSD (map_document, out_msd, {data_frame}, {msd_anti_aliasing}, {msd_text_anti_aliasing})
ParameterExplanationData Type
map_document

A variable that references a MapDocument object.

MapDocument
out_msd

A string that represents the path and file name for the output MSD file.

String
data_frame

A variable that references a DataFrame object. If more than one data frame exists, it is important to specify which data frame will be the active data frame for the published service. The default value is the active data frame.

(The default value is USE_ACTIVE_VIEW)

DataFrame
msd_anti_aliasing

A string that sets antialiasing for nontext items within the saved MSD.

  • NONE — No antialiasing is performed.
  • FASTEST — Minimal antialiasing is performed, optimized for speed.
  • FAST — Some antialiasing is performed, optimized for speed with better quality than FASTEST.
  • NORMAL — A good balance of speed and quality.
  • BEST — The best quality antialiasing. This option takes the longest to render.

(The default value is NONE)

String
msd_text_anti_aliasing

A string that sets antialiasing for text items within the saved MSD.

  • FORCE — Text is always drawn with antialiasing, regardless of the individual font's parameters.
  • NORMAL — Antialiasing is performed as determined by the font. Each individual font has parameters created within it by the font author that defines which sizes the font should draw with antialiasing.
  • NONE — No antialiasing is performed.

(The default value is NONE)

String