topic Exporting data from model builder in ModelBuilder Questions

Exporting data from model builder

CameronCole1 — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:33:10 GMT

I have a slightly different problem from all of the other threads on this so here it goes.

When I create a join between a .dbf file and a feature class then right click and export the data to a new feature class it gives me the option to only export the features that had a join associated with it.

How I do that in model builder? I tried copy features and that didn't quite seem to have what I wanted.

All I want is a new feature class with the old data and the joined data. I don't want the features that didn't receive a join.

Re: Exporting data from model builder

BenjaminMittler — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:44:43 GMT

I think you should be able to solve this problem by using the "Keep All Target Features" checkbox in the "Add Join" tool. uncheck the box so that only matching features are kept, then export.

Re: Exporting data from model builder

CameronCole1 — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:55:03 GMT

Ok I unchecked the box and when I used the copy features tool in model builder I still got all of the features to come through in the copy not just the ones that have joins to them. Is there another tool to do an export in model builder?

Re: Exporting data from model builder

BenjaminMittler — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:57:22 GMT

Try using the "Make Feature Layer" on the input shapefile before the join.

Re: Exporting data from model builder

DanPatterson_Retired — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:45:54 GMT

If the input is a layer inside of arcmap, then it should work as planned, if the reference is to a file on disk, then all records will be exported