Bug
The Apply Symbology From Layer tool does not work when used in a Python script from the toolbox in ArcGIS Pro 3.2.2.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000119907 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | February 7, 2019 |
| Last Modified | March 4, 2024 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Pro |
| Version found | 2.3 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 10.0 64 Bit |
| Status | Will Not Be Addressed |
Additional Information
To fix this issue: 1. After adding the arcpy.ApplySymbologyFromLayer_management(layer, lyrfile) Python command, add the arcpy.SetParameterAsText(2, layer) parameter. 2. Save the script. 3. ArcGIS Pro > Catalog Pane > Toolbox > Right click Script > Properties. 4. Properties Window > Parameter Tab > Add a new parameter of type Layer, and set it to derived output Documenation: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/arcpy/geoprocessing_and_python/setting-script-tool-parameters.htm#GUID-59C4A61C-AC33-4BA3-8453-AC8328E34453.Workaround
- After adding the arcpy.ApplySymbologyFromLayer_management(layer, lyrfile) Python command, add the arcpy.SetParameterAsText(2, layer) parameter.
- Save the script.
- In ArcGIS Pro, navigate to the Catalog pane and click Toolbox.
- Right-click the script and click Properties.
- In the Properties window, select the Parameter tab. Add a new parameter of the Layer type, and configure the parameters based on ArcGIS Pro: Setting script tool parameters.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000119907
Software:
- ArcGIS Pro
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