Use of the ArcGIS for Desktop extensions also benefits from the power of Python and ArcPy. The ability to model routes using a streets dataset or a bus routes dataset using ArcPy will help us convert entire workflows into script tools. Both Network Analysts and Spatial Analysts have access modules built into ArcPy for improved control of their available tools, methods, and properties.
This chapter will cover the following topics:
Creating a simple network dataset
Checking out the extensions
The ArcPy Network Analyst module
The ArcPy Spatial Analyst module