Bug
The interactive Python window does not display usage and tool-specific help in the Help window for all classes and functions.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000088086 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | June 3, 2015 |
| Last Modified | June 5, 2024 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS for Desktop |
| Version found | 10.3 |
| Status | Will Not Be Addressed |
Additional Information
We apologize that we were unable to address this issue within the current product support cycle. If the issue continues to affect your work in a supported release, please contact Technical Support.Workaround
Use Python's built-in help function and pass in the tool name that needs to be searched. The help is displayed in the main Python section. Use Python's built-in function attribute __doc__ following the tool to show the documentation string. The help is displayed in the main Python section. >>> arcpy.Buffer_analysis( >>> help(arcpy.Buffer_analysis) >>> print arcpy.Buffer_analysis.__doc__Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000088086
Software:
- ArcGIS for Desktop
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