ModelBuilder vs. python script performance

[MehrshadNourani]

Hi,

I am trying to run an arcpy script on JoinField to join a feature class and a standalone table. The model runs the process rather quickly, but the script takes a long time to complete! Is there a way to have the script run at least as fast as the ModelBuilder?

here is the script:

import arcpy
>>> from arcpy import env
>>> env.workspace    = 'C:\\WorkSpace\\sahie\\sahie.gdb'
>>> cnty06           = 'C:\\WorkSpace\\sahie\\sahie.gdb\\cnty06'
>>> co06             = 'C:\\WorkSpace\\sahie\\sahie.gdb\\co06'
>>>
>>> arcpy.JoinField_management(cnty06,"GEO_ID",co06,"stcou","")

[JohnDye]

I'm not positive, but I think the answer here is going to be to create a script tool and then run it in process.

This help article should get you going.

Give it a shot and let us know if it helps.

[DanPatterson_Retired]

part of the time overhead is associated with importing arcpy.  Does the script run faster if you run it again?