Pthon to Tollbox User dialog box

Question

Hello all,

I have written a python code that uses some GIS tolls. I have brought this code into GIS (ArcGIS 10) environment by adding the python script to a tollbox. I had 3 model parameters that user needs to define. I was able to do this by the code "arcpy.GetParameterAsText(0)" and defining model parameters during bringing the script into GIS environment. The problem is that I do not know how to put help text that appears on dialog box (when an user uses the python script tool) for each model parameters.

Is there anybody who can help me with this?

Thanks,
Mehmet.

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MehmetErcan · Answer

Hi Caglar,

Thanks for your help. I had an example of MODIS tool (at http://data.crwr.utexas.edu/blog/news/historical-evapotranspiration-data/) that did not used chm file. Therefore, I did not tried this way. Mike wrote the solution for my problem.

Thanks,
Mehmet.
Hi Mehmet,

I have never done this before but I think the solution is:

1-  create a compiled help system for your tool:
http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/techarticles/detail/27681

2 - embed it into the properties of the script

http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/techarticles/detail/27690

I wish the solution was more straightforward for a simple task like this. Let me know, if you have further questions.

Caglar

MehmetErcan · Answer

This was exactly what I wanted. It worked. I appreciate your help Mike.

Mehmet.Go to Catalogue. In the Catalogue tree, scroll to the bottom to Arctoolbox. Add your tool there like you did in the Arctoolbox window. When you have added it, highlight it and then choose the "Description" tab in the display window and then click on "edit". You will see the parameters in there. Click the drop down and add your tool description in the "Dialogue Explanation" box. You can also add a script explanation and many other metedata items.

Mike

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MikeMacRae · Answer

Go to Catalogue. In the Catalogue tree, scroll to the bottom to Arctoolbox. Add your tool there like you did in the Arctoolbox window. When you have added it, highlight it and then choose the "Description" tab in the display window and then click on "edit". You will see the parameters in there. Click the drop down and add your tool description in the "Dialogue Explanation" box. You can also add a script explanation and many other metedata items.

Mike