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GetParameterCount

Summary

Returns a count of the parameter values for the specified tool. If the tool is contained in a custom toolbox, use the ImportToolbox function to access the custom tool.

Syntax

GetParameterCount(tool_name)

Parameter Explanation Data Type

tool_name

The name of the tool for which the number of parameters will be returned.

String

Return value

Data Type Explanation

Integer

The number of parameters for the specified tool.

Code sample

GetParameterCount example

Returns the number of tool parameters.

import arcpy

print(arcpy.GetParameterCount("Buffer_analysis"))