idea Messages in Model Builder in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Messages in Model Builder

BrettFrahm — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:46:30 GMT

When using Arcpy you are able to use funtions like arcpy.AddMessage to print statements in the geoprocessing result messages. I believe there should be a nice simple and built-in way to do this within ModelBuilder so people are able to troubleshoot. It could be kept simple at first and utilize outputs that are already being made like counts from select geoprocessing, so you can add a message for the count.

Ultimately though I think we should be able to add any message we want just like we are able to in python and also be able to utilize error messages too.

Also I realize that there is a custom way to do this by creating a script tool and adding it to the model, but this should be built-in to modelbuilder.

Re: Messages in Model Builder

DuncanHornby — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:36:54 GMT

I've been using model builder for years and have always though it would be good to be able to write a message. I think this idea works best if you run your model direct from the toolbox or as a tool as you would typically be watching the message dialog.

Re: Messages in Model Builder

ShitijMehta — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:51:54 GMT

Thanks for this idea! We have this feature in our plan although not current right now. We will keep you updated as soon as we bring this into our current product plan. Thank you!

Re: Messages in Model Builder

LauraBecht — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:30:05 GMT

This has always been something I didn't like about model builder. I have a model I need to schedule to run regularly. If the model fails is this reported anywhere? I am seriously considering running this model in a notebook instead just so I can see if there is an issue.

Re: Messages in Model Builder

ShitijMehta — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:37:16 GMT

Hi Laura,
If the model fails, the errors bubble up on the scheduled tasks tab on the History pane. Is there an error that does not show up? Please can you help me with any model or repro steps that i can try?

Thanks!

Shitij

Re: Messages in Model Builder

LauraBecht — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:19:10 GMT

Hi Shitij,

That was an honest question as i haven't tried to schedule the model yet, it got put on hold for other unrelated reasons. I will let you know if any failure occurs without an error once i do start scheduling it.

Laura

Ability for Custom messaging for iteration models.

PaulPrevedoros1 — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 22:18:42 GMT

Some times users run modelbuilder tasks on large files.

The ability to add a custom message that provides the progress of the tool might be handy

Re: Messages in Model Builder

EvanJackson3 — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:11:40 GMT

realise this is an older suggestion but MB is so odd how it runs different messages whether in edit mode or in production, where edit messages are much more detailed. Just default the messages entirely in production and allow to edit/refine.

Re: Messages in Model Builder

LindsayRaabe_FPCWA — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:19:32 GMT

Please please please include this functionality! The ability to add a message that indicates an outcome beyond "The precondition is false" would be great! Being able to add a custom message to the output of the different logic steps would be good for when a tool doesn't run due to the user not doing something (i.e. No selection was made). Currently, they need to know that they need a selection before running a tool. If they don't, there's nothing telling them that thats where they went wrong (in many of my use cases anyway).

Re: Messages in Model Builder

LindsayRaabe_FPCWA — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:56:40 GMT

Dropping this post here as a reference for others in the future looking for a work-around.

Message script tool for ModelBuilder - Esri Community

Re: Messages in Model Builder

ShitijMehta — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:41:19 GMT

We have a custom message tool in product plan coming soon. Stay tuned! Once we install, i will add a message here. Thanks for your comments!

Re: Messages in Model Builder

LindsayRaabe_FPCWA — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:40:05 GMT

@ShitijMehta Woohoo! I look forward to seeing it!

Re: Messages in Model Builder

AdrienComp — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:12:30 GMT

Looking forward to it! This has potential to be a real time-saver.

Re: Messages in Model Builder

LauraBecht — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:25:42 GMT

Yaaaay, this is something I have hoped to see for a loooooong time!!!!

Re: Messages in Model Builder

AlexanderVidekaVaughan — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:12:01 GMT

@ShitijMehta Thanks for moving this idea forward. Are there any updates for getting this added?

Re: Messages in Model Builder - Status changed to: In Product Plan

KoryKramer — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 23:56:30 GMT

Re: Messages in Model Builder

LindsayRaabe_FPCWA — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:31:09 GMT

@KoryKramer Excellent news!

Re: Messages in Model Builder

mbramos — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:26:06 GMT

@ShitijMehta Any updates on this? Thanks

Re: Messages in Model Builder - Status changed to: Implemented

KoryKramer — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:14:51 GMT

This is implemented in ArcGIS Pro 3.4. Go to Your Ideas in ArcGIS Pro 3.4 to see other ideas implemented this release and check out the What's New help to learn about everything that is new and improved in ArcGIS Pro 3.4.

Re: Messages in Model Builder

LindsayRaabe_FPCWA — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:30:54 GMT

Excellent news! Now to gradually replace the custom tool that I've started using as I tweak models here and there.....once we get the upgrade installed (unfortunately not a fast process any more 😫 )