GetParameterValue

Summary

For a specified tool name, returns the default value of the desired parameter.

Syntax

GetParameterValue (tool_name, index)

Parameter	Explanation	Data Type
tool_name	The tool name for which the parameter default value will be returned.	String
index	Index position of the parameter in the specified tool's parameter list.	Integer

Return Value

Data Type	Explanation
String	Returns the default value of the specified parameter for the tool.

Code sample

GetParameterValue example

Returns the default value for specified tool parameter.

import arcpy

# Returns 'POLYGON'
print(arcpy.GetParameterValue("CreateFeatureClass_management", 2))