ConvertToMSD (arcpy.mapping)
Summary
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Starting at ArcGIS 10.1, Map Server Definition (.msd) files have been replaced with Service Definition Draft (.sddraft) and Service Definition (.sd) files. Please use the CreateMapSDDraft function instead.
Converts a map to a map service definition (.msd) file.
Discussion
Starting at ArcGIS 10.1, Map Server Definition (.msd) files have been replaced with Service Definition Draft (.sddraft) and Service Definition (.sd) files. See the following help topics for more information: What's new in ArcGIS 10.1 for Server, What to expect when migrating to ArcGIS 10.1 for Server and Migration to ArcGIS 10.1 for Server.
Consider using the CreateMapSDDraft function instead.
Syntax
Parameter | Explanation | Data Type |
map_document |
A variable that references a MapDocument object. | MapDocument |
out_msd |
A string that represents the path and file name for the output MSD file. | String |
data_frame |
A variable that references a DataFrame object. If more than one data frame exists, it is important to specify which data frame will be the active data frame for the published service. The default value is the active data frame. (The default value is USE_ACTIVE_VIEW) | DataFrame |
msd_anti_aliasing | A string that sets antialiasing for nontext items within the saved MSD.
(The default value is NONE) | String |
msd_text_anti_aliasing | A string that sets antialiasing for text items within the saved MSD.
(The default value is NONE) | String |