SetParameter
Summary
Sets a specified parameter property by index or parameter name using an object. This function is used to pass objects from a script to a script tool. If you need to pass a string, use the SetParameterAsText function.
Syntax
SetParameter(index, value)
| Parameter | Explanation | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
|
index |
The specified parameter's index position or parameter name. |
Integer |
|
value |
The object that will set the specified parameter's property. |
Object |
Code sample
SetParameter example
Pass an object to a specified tool parameter by index.
import arcpy
# Get the input feature class name.
fc = arcpy.GetParameterAsText(0)
# Obtain the spatial reference object and return it to the tool.
spatial_ref = arcpy.Describe(fc).spatialReference
arcpy.SetParameter(1, spatial_ref)
SetParameter example
Pass an object to a specified tool parameter by parameter name.
import arcpy
# Get the input feature class name.
fc = arcpy.GetParameterAsText("in_features")
# Obtain the spatial reference object and return it to the tool.
spatial_ref = arcpy.Describe(fc).spatialReference
arcpy.SetParameter("out_spatial_reference", spatial_ref)