ModelBuilder Blog

This blog is part of a "Now you know" series that shares new functionalities/tricks you can use for efficiency or to solve a case in your workflow.

There are several ways to add geoprocessing tools to a model, including the following:

• Use the ModelBuilder ribbon
• Drag tools from the Geoprocessing pane
• Drag tools from the Catalog pane or Catalog window (including your own models and scripts)

The options above depend on your work and preference, but there is a better way; adding tools from within a model. To add a tool within a model, click anywhere in a Model view and start to type the name of the tool. The Add Tools To Model dialog box opens with a list of tools. The following will be listed:

• All system tools
• ModelBuilder specific tools
• Your model and script tools within the project 

Double-click a tool from the list to add it to the model, or select many tools and drag them to your model.

Adding tools in a model

Watch for our upcoming posts in this "Now you know series".