Filter of parameter for python tool?

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07-24-2020 08:29 AM
MinaAlsaad
New Contributor

Hello, I have different methods within the same script tool how I can apply filter so that the user will select different method and run code 

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DanPatterson
MVP Esteemed Contributor

for one of your parameters, define it as a text parameter and make a value list with your options.

For each option, create a def that performs the task

import blah


method = arcpy.GetParameterAsText(0)  # a value list of the method names
params = arcpy.GetParameterAsText(1)

def method1(params):
    """method1 functionality"""
    Do stuff
    return something

def method2(params):
    """method2 functionality"""
    Do stuff
    return something

if method == "first":
    result = method1(params)
else:
    result = method2(params)


print("Here is the amazing result : {}".format(result))

... sort of retired...
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MinaAlsaad
New Contributor

Dan Patterson‌ Thanks for your reply, what I want to do to call one function rescale (input, mode, other parameters)

inside mode there is different method {edge, warp,}, if the user select one of the method it will be different result ?

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MinaAlsaad
New Contributor

Dan Patterson‌ What I meant only I want to change one parameter and run the tool?

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JoshuaBixby
MVP Esteemed Contributor

Mina Alsaad‌, I read your question and your responses, and I am having a hard time figuring out your question.  I realize there may be a language barrier occurring, but that makes it even more important to provide specifics and examples rather than speaking in general.

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MinaAlsaad
New Contributor

Thanks for your reply, Sure I am trying to use ready function that need arguments such (raster, scale , and method) 

what I need the user to select the method from drop down menu and run the tool ?

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JohannesLindner
MVP Frequent Contributor

If I understand you correctly, you have a function with 3 parameters:

  1. input raster
  2. scale
  3. a method which changes how your function manipulates the raster

To use this function inside a script tool, you have to define 3 parameters for the tool:

  1. input raster
  2. scale
  3. method

In the method parameter, define a filter list with valid method names. This way, you have a dropdown list with predefined things like "warp", "edge", etc.

Then you change your script:

# imports
# get the script parameters
raster_param = arcpy.GetParameterAsText(0)
scale_param = arcpy.GetParameterAsText(1) # convert to int or float as needed

method_param = arcpy.GetParameterAsText(2) # this parameter has a filter list,
                                           # so you know it can only be "warp" or "edge".

# define your function (I think you already have that)
def your_function(raster, scale, method):
    # stuff
    if method == "warp":
        # warp implementation
    if method == "edge":
        # edge implementation
    # more stuff

# call your function
your_function(raster_param, scale_param, method_param)

Have a great day!
Johannes