Invalid value for Sub layer?

SimonJackson — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 01:47:00 GMT

I need to generate multiple service area polygons for different time periods throughout the day.

I have created a model, this includes an iterator (iterate field values) that is using the time periods from a separate CSV file.
In the Make Service Area, I make use of an inline variable for changing the output layer name in make service area to Service Area%i% (i.e this keeps it from overwriting the output).

I am getting exactly this error (Invalid Subvalue for Sub Layer) when trying to add locations to a service area within ModelBuilder. However, the symptoms mentioned in that link relate to my tool being called from a differing language, and mines the standard US install.

If I try exposing the sub layer parameter, the model provides me with a dropdown where it has Facilities to choose from. Still get same error.
If I remove the inline variable, it loops through Making Service Area until it finishes on the final date/time from the CSV, and then runs the solve on the final date/time.
If I remove the Iterator, it works fine for one date/time pair.
If I have the add-to display for ServiceArea%i%, it does successfully add ServiceArea0, which has the sublayer Facilities within it, but its still failing on the Add Locations with not being able to find the sublayer!!
Have also tried playing with adding a precondition on AddLocation to ServiceArea%i%, but has no affect.

Re: Invalid value for Sub layer?

SepheFox — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 05:51:58 GMT

Hi Simon, I have to say, while I see the utility of adding an animation of the problem, it makes it really hard to examine your model and understand how it is constructed! Posting a static picture of the full model would probably be helpful. I got kind of dizzy staring at it! Anyway, one way I have made iterators work better in modelbuilder, is to make submodels out of them, and then add that in to your main model. It's worth a try. Especially if you're getting it to work fine without the iterator.

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