Summary
Sets a specified parameter property by index using an object. This function is used to pass objects from a script to a script tool. If you need to pass a string, use the SetParameterAsText function.
Syntax
SetParameter (index, value)
| Parameter | Explanation | Data Type |
index | The specified parameter's index position in the parameter list. | Integer |
value | The object that will set the specified parameter's property. | Object |
Code sample
Pass an object to a specified tool parameter.
import arcpy
# Get the input feature class name.
fc = arcpy.GetParameterAsText(0)
# Obtain the spatial reference object and return it to the tool.
spatial_ref = arcpy.Describe(fc).spatialReference
arcpy.SetParameter(1, spatial_ref)