topic Re: Use a user selected feature layer in an ETL tool in ArcGIS Data Interoperability Ques.

Use a user selected feature layer in an ETL tool

MattHowe — Fri, 09 May 2025 09:40:32 GMT

I'd like to create a DI workspace where the user can select a layer in the current map, then take that layer in the workspace and run some ETL processes on it. Is it possible to create a user parameter that would allow this?

It could be a feature class, or shapefile and so is dynamic.

Re: Use a user selected feature layer in an ETL tool

BruceHarold — Fri, 09 May 2025 15:06:02 GMT

Hi Matt, yes this can be done. Create a layer file then use the Esri ArcGIS Layer reader, set to point at the LYR or LYRX file. Definition queries are honored, it's a really great workflow.

Re: Use a user selected feature layer in an ETL tool

MattHowe — Fri, 09 May 2025 15:11:19 GMT

Fantastic, thanks very much @BruceHarold !

Re: Use a user selected feature layer in an ETL tool

RenatoSalvaleon3 — Mon, 19 May 2025 12:23:53 GMT

@MattHowe is you want to take it up a notch and see the results of your ETL tool, you can read on Bruce blog on how to add results on the current map.

https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-data-interoperability-blog/quick-import-to-memory/ba-p/1589757