Model Builder Changes Parameters

Question

I am somewhat new to model builder and keep having an intermittent issue with several different models.  One or more of the original input layers will randomly change to a different layer.  This mostly happens when I reopen my project the next day, but not always.  Sometimes the underlying layer within the model properties changes, sometimes is does not, but the labels always stay.  The input layers are hosted feature services and I have them set as parameters.  Am I doing something wrong, or is this a bug?

See the picture below.  The top two parameters are my input layers.  You can see that the first one changed to a different layer in the dropdown.  But the correct layer is shown in the model, and when I open the tool properties everything is correct this time (sometimes it changes though).

Jeffrey.Gardner@safelite.com · Answer

Thanks for the info. I've been using what you mentioned in your first reply about switching from the map tab to a different tab. That has re-set the parameters for me as well. I haven't tried to run the model without doing that, but it's good to hear that it still runs properly for you.

LukeGilner1 · Answer

No Jeff, I never did.  It still happens to me regularly, even in 3.3, and I never did report it as a bug.  It seems that the models still run properly even though they might show the wrong layer.  Sometimes I'll set a layer as a parameter, and then just change it to the correct layer when I run it.

Here's another post with more discussion on it: Model Builder Tool Changes Input Layers - Esri Community

Jeffrey.Gardner@safelite.com · Answer

Luke, did you ever identify a resolution to your issue? I'm having the same issue now with my model, and it would be nice to find out if there's an answer that would resolve this issue. Thanks!

Jeff