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I have scripted an ArcPy tool and the tool works fine in ArcGIS 10.2. The only problem is when I use the tool I can't drag and drop current map elements into the parameters, I have to manually navigate to the file through explorer each time, also there isn't a drop down menu of current map items to select from either?

Is it something to do with how I have set the tool parameters or is it a scripting issue?

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    What data type have you set the parameters to?
    – Michael Stimson
    Aug 12, 2014 at 0:28
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    Would you be able to edit your question to include pictures of one tool parameter that you would have expected to be able to drag and drop into and its current parameter settings, please?
    – PolyGeo ♦
    Aug 12, 2014 at 0:29
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    I think the parameter needs to be "Feature Layer" instead of "Feature Class" if you want to use items from the MXD's Table of Contents.
    – Erica
    Aug 12, 2014 at 0:31
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    @Erica yeah I think you're right. I'll update the screenshot below
    – Stephen Lead
    Aug 12, 2014 at 0:38

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Open the Properties of the script tool, and head to the Parameter tab:

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Enter the parameters on the left-hand side, and choose the parameter type on the right-hand side dropdown.

Please let me know if you're still not seeing the expected behaviour after making these changes.

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