ArcMap

Export Map Document

Summary

Exports a map document to either PDF, Production PDF, or a map package.

Usage

  • When using MAP_PACKAGE as the export type, all the layers in the TOC must be sourced, and the map document properties must be filled out. For more requirements to export as a map package, see Package Map.

  • The PDF Setting File parameter is only used for exporting to Production PDF. The setting files installed can be found at <Installion Location>\ArcGIS\Desktop10.4\Styles.

Syntax

ExportMapDocument(Input_Map_Document, Export_Type, {PDF_Setting_File})
ParameterExplanationData Type
Input_Map_Document

The path to the map document.

ArcMap Document
Export_Type

Defines the type of export.

  • PDF —Exports into a standard PDF file.
  • PRODUCTION_PDF —Exports using a settings file that determines accurate color mappings for the PDF file.
  • MAP_PACKAGE —Exports a .zip file of the data and the MXD.
String
PDF_Setting_File
(Optional)

A PDF settings file. The XML files are installed in <Installation path>ArcGIS\\Desktop10.4\Styles.

File

Code sample

Export Map Document example (Python window)

The following code sample demonstrates how to execute ExportMapDocument.

from arcpy import defense,CheckOutExtension,CheckInExtension

# Checking out Defense Mapping extension
CheckOutExtension('defense')

# Setting variables used in the tool
mapDocument=r'C:\Testing\V795X16573.mxd'
exportType="PRODUCTION_PDF"
pdfSettingsXML=r'C:\Program Files (x86)\ArcGIS\Desktop10.3\Styles\MGCP_Production_PDF.xml'

# Calling Export Map Document tool
defense.ExportMapDocument(mapDocument,exportType,pdfSettingsXML)

# Checking in Defense Mapping extension
CheckInExtension('defense')

Environments

Licensing information

  • ArcGIS Desktop Basic: No
  • ArcGIS Desktop Standard: Requires Defense Mapping
  • ArcGIS Desktop Advanced: Requires Defense Mapping

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