How do you run the snap gp tool on each feature, one at a time, with definition queries?

Question

I'd like to snap a whole lot of points (water meters) to an endpoint (water laterals). In the table, there is a matching "Parcel ID" field that I am thinking can be used as a definition query for both features, and then running the snap tool for just that meter, and having the script iterate this process through all meters. Any thoughts on this process or a good way to go about this?

DanPatterson_Retired · Answer

In modelbuilder, I don't know, I suppose the defn query is made somewhere in there and access to it in modelbuilder might not be possible.  a copy of the exported script might help, just make sure your model parameters are in the correct order before saving... unless someone that uses MB alot has some idea how memory is managed in that enironment.

MichaelHeirendt · Answer

I suspect you are correct, however, I am not sure that you can delete a feature layer seeing as how it is just a reference to a feature class as opposed to a physical copy. I attached an image of what I have to give you an idea of what's going on.

DanPatterson_Retired · Answer

are you deleting the query and/or the layer after you have created the snap?  I suspect, the layer or memory references to it, are being kept