Run a notebook using model builder

Question

I am am quite new to writing python scripts using the notebook on ArcGIS pro. I have a script that runs perfectly and it is part of a larger analysis. For the full analysis I have built a model builder with several geoprocessing tools included.

I want to know how I can add this notebook script to be part of the model I'm building. As this model houses multiple analyses, I want tho have all the tools including the python script from the notebook run all at once by one click.

I really appreciate any suggestion on this.

AndreaB_ · Answer

@BobBooth1 and @EmekaUde , thank you so much!! This is quite possibly the most helpful community post I have seen. I needed to do this workflow and I had no idea if it was possible. You helped me immensely. Thanks again.

EmekaUde · Answer

Thank you so much Bob. Your answers were really helpful.

bbooth · Answer

Emeka,

Yes, you can use a Precondition in Model Builder to determine which parts of disconnected processes run first.

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/3.1/help/analysis/geoprocessing/modelbuilder/using-preconditions.htm

However, to make a precondition, you need to configure your script tool to have an output parameter.

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/arcpy/geoprocessing_and_python/adding-a-script-tool.htm

You configure the output of the script tool to be the precondition for starting the next tool by connecting the output to the next tool as a precondition.