ArcPy on FME server

Question

I'm a novice in Python so excuse me if I ask something stupid. I read a lot pieces written on this subject but I can't get it to work...

I would like to use ArcPy on FME server 2016.1. I followed these instructions but I get stuck on the step where I need to repackage:

Install the package with the following command:

python -m pip install <package_name> --target C:\Users\<user>\Documents\FME\Plugins\Python

For example, to install a package named PyExecJS:

python -m pip install PyExecJS --target C:\Users\<user>\Documents\FME\Plugins\Python

What package do I need to choose to get ArcPy included?

david_r · Accepted Answer

In short: you can't use pip to install arcpy.

You'll have to make a licensed install of either ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server or ArcGIS Pro on the same machine as your FME Server installation.

You then have to change the default Python interpreter on your FME Server to use the Python version that was installed as part of ArcGIS, see under the headline "Changing the Python Interpreter" here: https://docs.safe.com/fme/html/FME_Server_Documentation/Content/AdminGuide/Using-Python-with-FME_Server.htm

nielsgerrits · Answer

In short: you can't use pip to install arcpy.

You'll have to make a licensed install of either ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server or ArcGIS Pro on the same machine as your FME Server installation.

You then have to change the default Python interpreter on your FME Server to use the Python version that was installed as part of ArcGIS, see under the headline "Changing the Python Interpreter" here: https://docs.safe.com/fme/html/FME_Server_Documentation/Content/AdminGuide/Using-Python-with-FME_Server.htm

Thanks for the complete answer David. I will check but was convinced I have ArcMap and background processing installed on the same machine.

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