idea Generate Definition Query From Selection — More intuitive "Overwrite Where Clause" parameter wording in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Generate Definition Query From Selection — More intuitive "Overwrite Where Clause" parameter wording

Bud — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:21:26 GMT

ArcGIS Pro 3.4

Generate Definition Query From Selection > Overwrite Where Clause parameter

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/tool-reference/data-management/generate-definition-query-from-selection.htm

When I see the "Overwrite Where Clause" parameter, it makes me think that any existing Where Clauses/Definition Queries in the layer properties would be removed and replaced. But I think what actually happens is the Where Clause gets displayed in the GP tool and can be modified. That confused me at first.

I'm wondering if more intuitive wording can be used for the Overwrite Where Clause parameter, such as "Modify Generated Where Clause". Or something better. I think that would help avoid confusion.

Re: Generate Definition Query From Selection — More intuitive "Overwrite Where Clause" parameter wording - Status changed to: Under Consideration

TanuHoque — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:10:56 GMT

Thanks @Bud

That is a great suggestion.

Re: Generate Definition Query From Selection — More intuitive "Overwrite Where Clause" parameter wording - Status changed to: In Product Plan

TanuHoque — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:20 GMT

Re: Generate Definition Query From Selection — More intuitive "Overwrite Where Clause" parameter wording - Status changed to: Implemented

TanuHoque — Tue, 20 May 2025 22:26:56 GMT

Thank you for your suggestion @Bud. We are glad as we were able to resolve this issue in ArcGIS Pro 3.5