idea Drag and drop tool from command search into ModelBuilder in ModelBuilder Ideas

Drag and drop tool from command search into ModelBuilder

wayfaringrob — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 19:44:03 GMT

Simple and as described in the title...allow tools to be dragged from command search results into a model. You can do this with the ArcToolbox/GP search, but with the introduction of command search I feel that more users are finding tools this way.

Re: Drag and drop tool from command search into ModelBuilder

KoryKramer — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:05:16 GMT

Is there a reason you're going to Command Search rather than just typing on the model canvas? i.e. if looking for 'buffer' to add to your model, just type on the canvas:

Saves mouse travel up to Command Search. That said, if there is a reason that you're still using Command Search, let us know so we can understand what the direct method is lacking.

Thanks!

Re: Drag and drop tool from command search into ModelBuilder

wayfaringrob — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:07:01 GMT

@KoryKramer just habit. I didn't know about that click & type shortcut, thanks!

Re: Drag and drop tool from command search into ModelBuilder

KoryKramer — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:08:04 GMT

So is that easier than going to Command Search? i.e. now that you know how to directly add a tool from the canvas, do you feel this is a valid idea to keep open?

Re: Drag and drop tool from command search into ModelBuilder

wayfaringrob — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:20:56 GMT

I find it easy enough to add from the canvas, yes. It would be better if that box went away after adding a tool, though, especially since 1) no extra keys/clicks are required to start searching again, and 2) the 'stale' search remains in the box, meaning that you'd have to backspace all that to start a new search anyway. So, I'm not exactly sure what purpose it serves by staying, but it does react to esc which is helpful.

Re: Drag and drop tool from command search into ModelBuilder - Status changed to: Closed

KoryKramer — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:25:51 GMT

OK, thanks. We'll close this request for drag/drop from command search into ModelBuilder.