Predefine Input Path Parameter

AndrewBrown1

I hope this is the correct forum...

I have a Python script that I'm running as a tool within a toolbox. As a parameter, I require the user to pick a .sde file from the file system. Is there a way for me to specify the folder that the user browses to look in?

For example, if I have a folder with .sde files located at c:\SDE, when the user goes to select the .sde file, I want that folder to be predefined so it appears in the file browser. Is it possible to define that file path? I tried setting it as the "default" setting, but that only defines the parameter, it doesn't open that folder path within the browser.

Thanks,
Andrew

AndrewBrown1

Hi Andrew,

Just wondering if you were able to find a solution to this. I'm thinking that arcpy doesn't have this sort of functionality, but I hope I'm wrong!

-Philip

Hi Philip,

I don't believe the functionality is there... I actually got sidetracked from that project and haven't been able to go back. Sorry I'm unable to help ya, but I believe another route is necessary.

Cheers,
Andrew