Questions tagged [python-toolbox]
Python toolboxes are created entirely using Python in ArcGIS for Desktop and stored as *.pyt files
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Updating ValueTable parameter of ArcPy Python Toolbox tool
I have a shapefile and I want to calculate multiple fields using the GP ValueTable parameter.
The script loads field names from a layer, then I should delete rows I don´t want to calculate and then I ...
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Publish geoprocessing service from Python Toolbox to ArcServer 10.7 from ArcMap
I have been trying to publish a python 'Hello, World!' sample geoprocessing service. I have ArcMap 10.7.1 and ArcGIS Enterprise Server 10.71. In Arc Map I started with a new Python Toolbox, and ...
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Setting Spyder to recognize .pyt extension when using ArcPy
I am trying to develop python toolboxes in ArcGIS Pro and am using Spyder as my IDE. I would like to open the .pyt file in Spyder and use python syntax highlighting, but cannot figure out how to ...
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FeatureClass error message when running ArcGIS Python tool
I am trying to remove rows from a feature class that is included in a python tool in ArcGIS 10.7. I have run the code as an independent Python script and it runs fine, but when I run the following ...
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Set geodatabase as outfolder in ArcGIS 10.7 when creating tool in Python toolbox
I am trying to specify a file location for an output file when creating a python toolbox tool, but the tool continues to output the file to the default geodatabase. I have tried to set the env....
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ArcGIS Python Toolbox expression on Portal (Web Tool in Web App) problem
I wrote a GP tool (Python toolbox) with Expression using GPSQLExpression with updateParameters that manipulates the expression,
it works fine on ArcGIS Pro (2.4), but it becomes a String Input on Web ...
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Definition queries in Python Toolbox tools
I'm trying to set a definition query within a Python Toolbox tool in ArcGIS Desktop. The code below works when I run it in the ArcGIS Python window, but does not perform the definition query or ...
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Orfeo ToolBox is not working properly in QGIS 3? [closed]
I have installed QGIS 3 and Orfeo ToolBox in it. The toolbox is not working properly.
Is there any way to use it in ArcGIS 10 with Python 2.7?
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Accessing the feature layers inside a geodatabase using ArcPy
In an Python Toolbox I have a parameter that gets the location of a geodatabase input.gdb which has several layers of input data.
contextual_data_param = arcpy.Parameter(
name="context",
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How to recompile a Python toolbox after a change to an imported module
If an ArcPy toolbox imports modules that are edited, recompiling the modules from the .py source code to the .pyc code that actually runs is a challenge. Deleting the .pyc files doesn't work because (...
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Allow null values from Value Table filter list in Python toolbox parameter
I'm setting up parameters in a Python Toolbox and have a Value Table with three columns. Two of the columns have value lists for the user to pick from. I would like for the user to be able to choose ...
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Python Toolbox Value Table Parameter - getting separate outputs for different column inputs
I'm using a Value Table as a parameter for a Python toolbox so the user can input two related attributes. I'm struggling with how to use the values the user inputs as separate values/parameters. The ...
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Is there a text box parameter type for Python Toolboxes?
The Calculate Field tool has a text box for code.
Is there a parameter type for Python Toolboxes for this type? There's String but it's just one row of text.
in_str = arcpy.Parameter(
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Set default values when value is added to value table in Python Toolbox tool
Similar to Set default values for value table in Python Toolbox tool, I'm trying to populate a value table with default values. However for the linked question the value table is populated once an ...
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Defining parameters for Python Toolbox tool in ArcGIS Pro
I have been posting similar questions recently, but I found a template code for a Python toolbox and I would like more help.
I am trying to create a tool in ArcGIS Pro that takes parameters from ...
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Variable type for Value Table parameter in Modelbuilder?
I've created a python tool with a multivalue input box (parameter type: GPValueTable). The box is small and will contain long strings. I'm hoping to be able to add values to the input box with ...
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Using Python dictionary as parameter and variable in Python Toolbox tool of ArcPy [closed]
I'm building a feature class merging and comparing toolbox in arcpy, ArcGIS 10.7.
I have a working command line utility with fixed featureclass values, and now I'm building this toolbox, I just copy ...
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Parameter dependencies based on two datasets in Python toolbox
I am setting up the parameters in a Python toolbox. I have a parameter that I would like to list fields based on a user input feature class. I am wondering if it is possible to list fields based on ...
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Python Toolbox Value Table values and list inputs
I am trying to create a Value Table I will use to create a field mapping object. First column will represent the target field, second column carries the source field. The first column is populated ...
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List fields in parameters from Fc list in script validation using arcpy in arcgis
I am trying to list fields from a feature class list in script tool validation. First user selects the data frame from the list then FC populates in next box and fields of the FC in next box. I have ...
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Using script parameter validation in ArcPy
I am developing a script to Add, Delete, and Update rows within a table. The script basic function works well using InsertCursor and UpdateCursor. My questions or troubles come when I attempt to use ...
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arcpy.Parameter : how to create “The interactive feature input control”?
I am using ArcMap 10.5, but help pages I am referring are the same as in 10.7.
I am trying to make a GP tool within Python toolbox with kind of selection input: user selects features in ArcMap ...
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Python Toolbox - Only update parameter when specific parameter changes
I'm creating a Python Toolbox. One input is a workspace and the second is a list of feature classes and tables. The list of feature classes and tables is generated once the workspace is input by the ...
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Calling a Class from Another Within a Python Toolbox
Using the example below, both ToolOne and ToolTwo have two parameters each, and are independent functions in their own right, but also form the basis for a chain of functions for an output. I am ...
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Field Mappings control doesn't show the Add Input Field in the context menu of a Python Toolbox
I’m trying to build a Python Toolbox which uses a Field Mappings control (GPFieldMapping parameter). For some reason I don’t manage to get the same behaviour of the Field Mappings control as in the ...
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Unable to load layers created with Processing Toolbox PyQGIS 3
I figured out that besides from the python editor within QGIS, the layers that I'm creating with a Processing Toolbox are not saved and displayed in my .qgs projects.
--> see image: 1) what I get ...
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Script that works in Python Toolbox not working in Standard Toolbox?
This script does not work in a Standard Toolbox but it works in a Python Toolbox.
Do I need to delete all the parameters from the script?
import arcpy, os, sys, shutil
class Toolbox(object):
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Getting parameters of Python Toolbox tool to appear in ArcGIS Pro?
I can't get the parameters of my tool to show up in ArcGIS Pro 2.1 Because of my work I can't
put my exact code here, but I'll put the skeleton of what I'm doing and hopefully someone
can see what I'...
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Saving Python objects into memory for repeated use of Python toolbox?
I have made a Python toolbox which processes relatively large polyline feature class (millions of features), builds a network graph from it as dictionary of lists, and depending on user selected ...
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Deriving field parameter from table parameter in Python Toolbox?
I'm trying to derive a Python Toolbox parameter from another parameter. I'd like to have a tool which determines fields from an input table and applies the list as a filter to a second parameter. This ...
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Limiting Input Parameter to only File Geodatbase in Python Toolbox?
I've been working with ESRI Python toolboxes for a while but I'm still having difficulties setting an input parameter as a "DEWorkspace" and using the parameter filter to make it so only file ...
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What analysis tool I can use to identify the relation between points and areas
I want a binary result for each purple point in this map, i.e. whether in or out od the blue polygon areas?
In this case, one is in and the other is out. What analysis tool in ArcGIS Pro (also arcpy ...
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arcpy.GetParameterAsText not passing arguments to script?
I have been working on an ArcGIS Python script tool which takes the co-ordinate system from an input raster and reprojects a vector to the same co-ordinate system.
The script works fine when i hard ...
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ArcGIS 10.5 Python toolbox problem SelectLayerByAttributeERROR 000358: Invalid expression Failed to execute
I am trying to create a .pyt that find and select an object in an specific layer but I have a problem.
I'm working on the Desktop version 10.5 and actually the code is this one:
def getParameterInfo(...
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Python toolbox documentation from within pyt file
Python toolboxes are a great way to create custom, GUI toolboxes for ArcGIS without actually interacting with the GUI (since everything can be defined within the pyt file). Regrettably (and ...
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Manually modifying ArcGIS Server Geoprocessing Parameters Data Type?
In ArcGIS 10.5, when I publish a Python Toolbox result as service, the parameters such as GPRasterDataLayer become GPString if these parameters are unfilled when running the toolbox on Desktop. This ...
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ArcPy Script Tool multi-value re-order buttons
I'm trying to set the values of one control (Multi-value, data type: string ) to another parameter control (Multi-value, data type: "any value" which produces a drop down with grid for items entered ...
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MultiValue Selection with MultiValue Input
I made this Python Toolbox as a practice run for a larger project I want to do as I am new to python toolboxes. While this was successful I am not able to the result that I want.
I want to be able to ...
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Creating tfb file in Python Toolbox?
What tool does:
Simply creates tbf file from raster extent.
What is the problem:
I ran toolbox in ArcMap 10.5.1 and ArcGIS Pro 2.2.4.
When I run it as standalone script it is working just fine.
I ...
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Checking for raster coverage within polygon feature class using ArcPy?
I'm writing a Python toolbox and would like to build in a check for raster data within the user-supplied area of interest. This piece of code works most of the time:
if (str(arcpy....
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Encoding in Python toolbox?
My Python toolbox uses a function (code below) to save values to a CSV file. When I was using the same code in a Jupyter notebook, saved records were properly encoded (I am dealing with Polish letters ...
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Using Python map function with ArcPy?
Script is simple made for this case. Creating new shapes based on known arguments.
My code:
import arcpy
#variables
fc_1 = 'fc_1'
fc_2 = 'fc_2'
fc_3 = 'fc_3'
fc_4 = 'fc_4'
war_1 = "highway = 'path'...
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How to Load an Input of MultiValue Parameter Based on First Input Select
I am trying to create a Python Toolbox and I need to load some chekboxes to a parameter (param2) after selecting a value in previous parameter (param1).
As you can see I have name of states in param1 ...
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GPSQLExpression - python toolbox
I am relatively new to python and I am trying to build a tool within python toolbox with GPSQLExpression as parameter.
I am having trouble with populating its field and value list. Below is part of ...
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Licensing Issues while writing Community Project using ArcPy?
I'm creating a project for the Esri community, that uses some Basic ArcMap license, to create tools that require an Advanced (ArcInfo) license.
Is there a licensing issue to do something like this?
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Python Toolbox keep xml meta data formatted for version control
Is there a way to keep Python Toolboxes metadata formatted nicely for version control?
I use git to maintain my Python Toolboxes and when I make edits to the toolbox the metadata is updated and put ...
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Python toolbox xml SyncOnce tag meaning
What does the SyncOnce tag mean?
I have a Python toolbox and this xml document was created.
toolbox.tool.pyt.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<metadata xml:lang="en">
<...
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Removing layer from TOC when it has space in name using ArcPy?
I am trying to remove layers from the TOC using Python Toolbox. It works provided that the layer names have no spaces in their names. Tho whole script looks like:
class ...
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Setting GPFeatureLayer parameter programmatically in Python Toolbox (.pyt)?
I've created a python toolbox (.pyt file) with 2 tools in it: Prep() creates various derived datasets; Track() does processing using the prepped data. The idea is for Prep to be run just once, ...
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Retrieve subtypes from feature service using arcpy
Within a python toolbox, I'm trying to retrieve subtypes from a feature layer in ArcGIS Pro using arcpy.da.ListSubtypes(). The feature layer is a hosted feature service on ArcGIS Online. Rather then ...
