Raster Function Parameters — Auto-fill Raster picklist and make it clear that it's mandatory

Bud — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:51:31 GMT

ArcGIS Pro 2.9.5; color JPG

Background: Convert color image to grayscale: Failed to apply Grayscale

I'm new to Raster Functions. I had an issue where I didn't realize I needed to specify the raster layer in the Raster picklist, so I was getting an error: "Failed to apply Grayscale".

I see now that the error message in the History pane lists the cause of the problem:

But I'm still wondering if it could be more intuitive.

Populate the picklist automatically using the selected layer in the Contents pane?
Make it more obvious that the Raster parameter is mandatory, such as a red asterisk like other GP tools?
Or something better?

Re: Raster Function Parameters — Auto-fill Raster picklist and make it clear that it's mandatory

AlfredBaldenweck — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:34:21 GMT

Yeah this one is such a simple thing and yet it bites me ALL the time.

Like, at a minimum put the star next to it, you know? Or don't run at all if that field is empty.

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Raster Function Parameters — Auto-fill Raster picklist and make it clear that it's mandatory

Re: Raster Function Parameters — Auto-fill Raster picklist and make it clear that it's mandatory