Assign Domain tool should list choice list of existing domains

graharg_TCarta

The GP tool for assigning domains to field should list existing domains in the GDB. Manually typing in a name and hoping it matches is a point of failure. This is why we have domains in the first place.

KoryKramer · ‎07-01-2021

Thank you for submitting this idea @graharg_TCarta

If you or @LindaWilliams1 could let us know what version of ArcGIS Pro you are running and under what circumstances you are not seeing a dropdown pick list in the tool, that would be important to understand.

Because the tool's documentation(this is from 2.6) indicates that 'Available domains will automatically be loaded' and when I look in 2.7.3 I see a pick list, this is not actionable as an idea.

If there is a specific problem with data set up, or something else that is going on that causes the picklist to not display, further troubleshooting will be required and a bug potentially logged.

Please provide more information so that we can determine if there is a valid idea here, or if you will need to troubleshoot with technical support.

Thank you!

KoryKramer · ‎07-02-2021

@graharg_TCarta and @LindaWilliams1

Are you able to provide any clarification on this idea?

Thank you

graharg_TCarta · ‎07-02-2021

When assigning a domain to a field with the GP tool I have to type in the
domain name. I would expect the GP tool to recognize which GDB I am
sourcing and list the existing domains.

Typing in the domain name can lead to data entry problems.

KoryKramer · ‎07-02-2021

Thank you for the comment, but since the Assign Domain to Field tool already provides a pick list, we can't move forward with this idea in its current state.

I took another look at the screenshot you provided. There is a warning message next to the Domain Name parameter. My guess is that it is https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/2.7/tool-reference/tool-errors-and-warnings/001001-010000/tool-err...

See this video where I tried to reproduce a scenario (unsuccessfully) of the tool not presenting a pick list: https://www.screencast.com/t/0ITHTHZ7TYj

My guess is that because you're working in a model, perhaps something upstream hasn't been created yet... I can't be sure, but you will need to troubleshoot.

If you can provide anything else that might clarify the idea, please do. But for now I don't see this idea as being valid. @LindaWilliams1 since you voted for this idea, do you have anything to offer that might help us understand when the pick list is not presented in the tool?

KoryKramer · ‎07-13-2021

Closed pending any further clarification. From the tool's documentation(this is from 2.6): 'Available domains will automatically be loaded.'