- What is ModelBuilder (beta) in Map Viewer?
- How can I access ModelBuilder (beta)?
- Why is the ModelBuilder (Beta) tab missing from the Analysis pane?
- How can I provide feedback and get support for ModelBuilder (beta)?
- Which tools are available to use in ModelBuilder (beta)?
- Can I add raster analysis tools to a model?
- Can I schedule a model run?
- What types of data can I add to a model?
- Can I add ArcGIS Living Atlas layers in a model?
- What is intermediate data in a model?
- Can the output of a model tool be published as a hosted feature layer?
- Is it possible to overwrite an existing model output layer?
- Can I share a model?
- Can I open a model created by another member of my organization?
- Can a model be opened in a different web map?
- Can a web map with a model added be deleted?
- Can administrators access and delete models they don't own?
- Does ModelBuilder (beta) charge credits when used in Map Viewer?
- Are additional credits consumed for running a tool in ModelBuilder (beta)?
- Are credits charged to view a model?
- Can I edit a model without starting an analysis session?
- How is ModelBuilder (beta) different from ArcGIS Data Pipelines?
ModelBuilder (beta) is an interactive canvas for building analysis workflows using the analysis tools available in Map Viewer. Models are created by chaining together data and analysis tools into workflows, where the output of one tool becomes the input for another tool. These workflows can range from routine data management tasks to complex spatial analysis. Models streamline your analysis by enabling iterative workflow runs, automating multistep processes, and documenting workflows.
To participate the beta program, you must have an ArcGIS Online subscription account with the following requirements:
- User type: Professional or Professional Plus.
- Role: Publisher, Facilitator, Administrator, or a custom role with privileges to create, update, and delete content; publish hosted feature layers; and perform analysis.
- Credits: A minimum of 30 credits available for your account.
Learn more about licensing requirements for ModelBuilder (beta)
If the ModelBuilder (Beta) tab is missing, it may mean you do not have the licensing requirements to use ModelBuilder (beta) or your organization has blocked apps in beta programs.
To unblock apps in beta programs, ArcGIS administrator turn off Block Esri apps while they are in beta under Organization > Settings > Security > Apps.
You can share your observations and get support in the forums within the ModelBuilder Early Adopter Community.
ModelBuilder is currently in beta. You might encounter bugs or limited functionality. We are working to address these issues before the general release. You can use the forums to report problems or ask questions, and read the latest announcements.
ModelBuilder (beta) currently offers 21 of 29 feature analysis tools.
The following feature analysis tools are currently supported: Aggregate Points, Calculate Composite Index, Calculate Density, Create Buffers, Create Viewshed, Create Watersheds, Dissolve Boundaries, Find Centroids, Find Hot Spots, Find Outliers, Find Point Clusters, Find Similar Locations, Generate Tessellations, Interpolate Points, Join Features, Merge Layers, Overlay Layers, Summarize Center and Dispersion, Summarize Nearby, Summarize Within, and Trace Downstream.
The following feature analysis tools are not currently supported to add to a model: Calculate Travel Cost, Choose Best Facilities, Enrich Layer, Extract Data, Find by Attributes and Locations, Find Closest, Generate Travel Areas, and Plan Routes. Summarize Nearby does not support using a travel mode when run from a model. Find Hot Spots and Find Outliers do not support using Esri population data.
Intermediate data in ModelBuilder refers to temporary data created by the tools as the model runs. These outputs do not publish a hosted service, thereby reducing model run time. Intermediate data cannot be saved or visualized on the map and is solely intended to be used as inputs to other tools in the model.
Models can only be opened by the analysis model item owner and members of the organization with administrator privileges.
In a future update, users will be able to share model items within their organization. This will allow other members who meet the licensing requirements to run models with the same or different parameters.
ModelBuilder (beta) and ArcGIS Data Pipelines are similar in that they both offer a no code, visual user experience for authoring repeatable workflows on the web. Key differences include the following:
- ModelBuilder (beta) is designed to automate analysis workflows, leveraging analysis tools found in Map Viewer; Data Pipelines is designed to automate data integration and preparation workflows, and includes several focused tools designed to clean, format, and prepare data for visualization and downstream analysis.
- ModelBuilder (beta) supports feature layers and tables, with raster data planned for a future update. Data Pipelines is designed to handle vector and tabular data. You can also connect to a range of external data sources using Data Pipelines, including Amazon S3, Google BigQuery, Snowflake, feature layers, and uploaded local files, among others.
- ModelBuilder (beta) is a capability included in Map Viewer and integrated into Map Viewer analysis; Data Pipelines is an ArcGIS app that is leveraged independently from Map Viewer.