Creating a tool add-in
Tool add-ins are similar to buttons with the exception that tools require some type of interaction with the map. The zoom-in tool, for example, is a type of tool. Tools should be placed inside a toolbar or tool palette. The properties similar to those of a button. You'll also need to edit the Python script.
Getting ready
The Tool
class has a number of properties, including cursor
, enabled
, and shape
. The cursor
property sets the cursor for the tool when it is clicked on, and is defined as an integer value corresponding to the cursor types, as follows:
By default, tools are enabled. This can be changed, though, by setting the ...
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