Data Source (Environment setting)

Tools that honor the Data Source environment comply with how data is summarized from one layer to another. This environment is used by Business Analyst tools only.

Usage notes

  • This setting is used to select the Business Analyst operational dataset.
  • The selected dataset can be installed locally or accessed from ArcGIS Enterprise when signed in.
  • Local changes override the global dataset until completion of a single geoprocessing tool session or cancellation.
  • Through ArcGIS Enterprise or the REST API, a country or region can be selected to activate the corresponding dataset for analysis.
  • The use of installed Business Analyst United States or Canada datasets requires a data license.

Dialog syntax

Browse to the location of your source data, either local or online. Summarized data resides locally by installing a dataset or is set by your organization through ArcGIS Enterprise or ArcGIS Online.

Scripting syntax

arcpy.env.baDataSource = DataSource

parametersExplanation

DataSource

This is the location of your source data, either local or online. Summarized data can reside locally by installing a dataset or set to your organization through ArcGIS Enterprise or ArcGIS Online. ArcGIS Online data consumes credits. The default value is online.

baDataSource syntax

Script example

import arcpy

# Access data locally
arcpy.env.baDataSource = "LOCAL;;USA_ESRI_2020"

# Access data from online
arcpy.env.baDataSource = "ONLINE;US;"

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