The next component of a step is an action. Actions allow you to link an ArcGIS Pro command or geoprocessing tool to the step. An ArcGIS Pro command is any button or tool you see in a ribbon, such as Add Data or Measure. A geoprocessing tool is any tool available in a toolbox, including custom Python scripts or models you or others may have created. A step is not required to have an action – it can be strictly instructional.
The following screenshot shows you the Action tab in the Task Designer pane:
You can add a command or geoprocessing tool to a step in two ways:
- The first is to edit the action. This allows you to pick a command or geoprocessing tool from a list. You have the option to search using keywords.
- Another method is to record. When you record, you simply find the command or geoprocessing tool you wish to use from the ArcGIS Pro interface and click on it. This is a great option...