arcpy – Setting ArcGIS Desktop License Level to Test Python Script

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I have a Python script that will need to be given to a client.

We are currently evaluating what license level the client will need in order to run the script for their software acquisition purposes.

We all have ArcGIS 10.1 Advanced license in our company.

I checked all the tools and extensions used in the script against the web help and found that they should work on the Standard license level.

Is there a way I can test the script against the Standard license level, when we have no Standard license level in or company (only the higher Advanced level)?

Best Answer

If this will be a recurring effort where you need to test your products at various license levels, it might be worth purchasing an Esri Developer Network license.

Esri Developer Network (EDN) is available through an annual subscription and provides a cost-effective way to license Esri ArcGIS products and tools. Whether you're a Web, desktop, mobile, or server developer, EDN has the resources you need for building GIS applications and solutions.

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~~I don't see anything in the documentation that says you cannot switch. However the code below isn't able to switch. Maybe report this as a bug and see what happens.~~

Update: As Michael points out, the documentation says this is not supported.

private void SwitchLicense1()
{
    if (ESRI.ArcGIS.RuntimeManager.ActiveRuntime.Product == ESRI.ArcGIS.ProductCode.Engine)
    {
        ESRI.ArcGIS.RuntimeManager.Bind(ESRI.ArcGIS.ProductCode.Desktop);
        if (ESRI.ArcGIS.RuntimeManager.ActiveRuntime.Product == ESRI.ArcGIS.ProductCode.Engine)
            Debug.Print("unable to switch to desktop");
        else
            Debug.Print("switched to desktop license");
    }
    else
    {
        ESRI.ArcGIS.RuntimeManager.Bind(ESRI.ArcGIS.ProductCode.Engine);
        if (ESRI.ArcGIS.RuntimeManager.ActiveRuntime.Product == ESRI.ArcGIS.ProductCode.Desktop)
            Debug.Print("unable to switch to engine");
        else
            Debug.Print("switched to desktop license");
    }
}
private void SwitchLicense2()
{
    IAoInitialize aoInit = new AoInitializeClass();
    Debug.Print("before license: {0}", aoInit.InitializedProduct());
    if (aoInit.InitializedProduct() == esriLicenseProductCode.esriLicenseProductCodeEngine)
    {
        aoInit.Shutdown();
        aoInit.Initialize(esriLicenseProductCode.esriLicenseProductCodeArcEditor);
    }
    else
    {
        aoInit.Shutdown();
        aoInit.Initialize(esriLicenseProductCode.esriLicenseProductCodeEngine);
    }
    Debug.Print("after license: {0}", aoInit.InitializedProduct());
}

[GIS] ArcGIS ERROR 000824: The tool is not licensed in arcpy

Wrap the part of your code that needs Spatial Analyst extension as follows

arcpy.CheckOutExtension("spatial")

#your code

arcpy.CheckInExtension("spatial")

By checking out licenses only when you need them and checking them in, you won't hold up licences if other people need to use them. This is useful in a setting where there are fewer licenses than the people who use them in a network environment.

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