What is a model parameter in Model Builder?
Any model variable can be set as a model parameter. Variables that are set as model parameters appear as tool parameters when the model is run as a geoprocessing tool, allowing you to specify different data or values for your model to process than what was specified when the model was created.
How do I make a model builder in ArcGIS?
Open a new model by clicking the ModelBuilder button on the ArcMap Standard toolbar. 2. Now that you have created a model tool, you can use it just like any other tool. You can add the model tool to a new model by dragging it from the Catalog window into the new model, as illustrated below.
How to create model parameters in ArcGIS for desktop?
If building generic or general use tools with ModelBuilder (tools that will be used by different users with different data), make sure model variable names are clear and easy to understand so the tool dialog parameter labels are also clear and easy to understand. Feedback on this topic?
How do you change the name of a parameter in ArcGIS?
In ModelBuilder, right-click the variable and select Parameter. When a variable is set as a parameter, the letter P appears next to the variable in the model. The name of the variable is used as the model parameter label. You can rename a model parameter by renaming the model variable in ModelBuilder.
What happens when a parameter does not have a value in ArcGIS?
If a variable that is exposed as a model parameter does not have a value (the variable is white, or empty), the parameter in the model tool dialog box will be blank. If the variable has a value, it is used as the default value; the parameter will have a value when the model tool dialog box is opened as illustrated above.
How are parameter filters used in ArcGIS Pro?
Categorized parameters are displayed in a drop-down section when the tool is opened in the Geoprocessing pane. Parameter filters are used to limit or restrict the input values or data that can be specified for a model tool parameter. For example, the Value List filter requires that only values from a list can be specified for the parameter.