Hard code a Definition Query clause when using Tasks in Pro

Anonymous User · ‎08-16-2017

Can you set up a feature layer definition query as a step in a Task without having to manually input the SQL clause? Is there a way to hardcode the clause and pass it into the into the Definition Query automatically? For example, in one of the steps of my Task, I want my layer to have a definition query set up where my field CCTV_Status = Complete but I don't want the user to have to set up the query themselves as it will never change. By the way, I am using ArcGIS Pro 2.0.

NarelleChedzey · ‎08-17-2017

This is currently not possible using Tasks at version 2.0. However it is functionality we are looking to add in a future release.

Thanks

Narelle

Anonymous User · ‎08-18-2017

Narelle:

Thank you for you reply on this. Do you have a time estimate as to when this might be implemented?

In the meantime, do you have any suggestions for a work around? Could this be handled via a model in model builder? Is there a tool in model builder to set the layer definition query?

Thanks for your help.

NarelleChedzey · ‎08-21-2017

Noelle,

Sorry to say there there isn't any work around in the base software to set definitely queries on layers; no gp tool / models as far as I know.

I expect we would be adding this functionality to Tasks for the Pro Version 2.2 timeframe. (that is 2018)

Narelle

shan_sarkar · ‎08-22-2017

nchedzey-esristaff Should this be logged as an ArcGIS idea?

~Shan