1. WyGEO Conference September 17 & 18, 2015

2. About Me Shawn Lanning (SGL55@uwyo.edu) – GIS Research Scientist @ WyGISC – ModelBuilder Experience About You? Name ModelBuilder Experience What you Hope to Learn Login Information – Username = gisconf – Passoword is GIS2015!

3. Why ModelBuilder? When to Use ModelBuilder? Basics of ModelBuilder Using Tools in ModelBuilder – Exercise 1 Converting Your Workflow into a Tool – Exercise 2 Additional Capabilities of ModelBuilder (as time permits) Wrap-Up and Questions

4. Well, What is ModelBuilder? – ModelBuilder has been called a visual programming language or a tool to make “visual scripts.” A model can be navigated (it has direction built in). A model uses shape, color, text, and symbols to represent and communicate about its features. A model reveals data relationships that can spark ideas and collaboration.

5. OK, So what is it good for? – Creating reusable tools – Creating a documentable workflow – “Set-it and Forget It” – Complex Spatial Analysis – Workflows that you’d prefer to run after hours

6.  Make a Plan and Think Backwards Think about your ultimate goal (What is your final product? Why question are you trying to answer?) Take the time to list out each data input and geoprocessing tools and steps you will need Sketch or list the workflow you envision to make sure you have covered all the steps

7. 2. Create a Toolbox to store your Model(s) Right-click a folder (or within ArcToolbox) in the ArcMap Catalog window and choose New > Toolbox 3. Create a new Model Container Right-click the new toolbox and choose New > Model Set Model Parameters (Model Menu > Properties)

8. 4. Add Tools and Data Drag and Drop or Use the Add Button Key’s to Remember When building a model 1.Models consist of at least 1 input, tool, and output 2.Selected Data does impact the model (tools will only run on the selected portion of data) 3.Intermediate data can be deleted 5. Set Parameters Especially if the same model will be run on different datasets (we will discuss this further later)

9. 2. Validate the Model ModelBuilder will run through your Model and make sure that all of the process steps are correct or stop at the step that needs fixing 3. Run the Model

10. Demo Model Basics Exercise 1 – Executing tools in ModelBuilder http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/desktop/latest/a nalyze/executing-tools/executing-tools-in- modelbuilder-tutorial.htm

11. Now that we have created a model and run it within the ModelBuilder Dialog lets take it one step further. Why might being able to run a Model as a Toolbox Tool be useful? Quick Demo of Running a Model as a Tool

12. Parameters, Parameters, Parameters! – Are what allow the model to work as a tool – They allow change – Can be set for inputs, outputs, and tools! Tips: Parameters can be reorganized to display to your liking in the user interface Think of the end user when setting parameters Sometimes less is more

13. Demo of Parameters Exercise 2 – Creating tools with ModelBuilder http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/desktop/latest/a nalyze/creating-tools/creating-tool-with- modelbuilder-tutorial.htm

14. Keep your layout “clean” – Full Extent – Auto Layout – Rename Inputs, Tools, and Outputs Advanced Techniques – Automation http://blogs.esri.com/esri/esritrainingmatters/2014/08/28/modelbuilder-360-amp-up-the-automation/ – Running a Model to Run at Specific Time http://blogs.esri.com/esri/arcgis/2013/07/30/scheduling-a-scrip/

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