Here is what I have so far…
import arcpy
import arcpy.mapping as map
mxd = map.MapDocument()
mxd.save()
And yes I know that map.MapDocument requires an argument, but I want it to automatically select the currently open mxd, and overwrite it. If I can't get it to select the currently open mxd I can use:
> import arcpy
>
> import arcpy.mapping as map
>
> mxd = map.MapDocument(C:\GIS\Untitled.mxd)
>
> mxd.save()
But I would still like it to overwrite the mxd with the changes I just made to it in arcmap. Think of it like the save button except scripted.
Best Answer
Your path should look like this, using arcpy.mapping.MapDocument and surround your path with double quotes and double up your back slash:
or
Use string literal:
or
Add double quotes and change out backslash to forward slash:
If you only have one map document open you can define current map as: