In modelbuilder, what is the purpose of adding a parameter to a variable?

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01-29-2017 06:18 AM
CarmichaelEllis1
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What is the purpose of adding a parameter to a variable?

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JayantaPoddar
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Check Model parameters—ArcGIS Pro | ArcGIS Desktop 

There are two primary reasons to make a model variable a parameter.

  • Output variables that are set as model parameters are added to the map when the model is run inside ModelBuilder.
  • Variables that are set as model parameters show as tool parameters when the model is run as a geoprocessing tool, allowing you to specify different data or values for your model to process than what was specified when the model was created.

Hope this explains your query.



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AbdullahAnter
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Model parameter so helpful for using creating model tool. that make a variable appear in the model tool dialog box, so you can specify the value. as it's say:

Any model variable can be made into a model parameter. When a variable is made into a model parameter, its value can be specified in the model tool dialog box

see that link : Creating model parameters—Help | ArcGIS Desktop