Database Reference
In-Depth Information
The
Create File GDB
tool is represented as a rounded rectangle, which indicates a
geoprocessing tool with a single rounded oval, representing a variable. There are many
variable types supported by the model builder. Some are native, such as
String
, and
some are ArcGIS-related, such as
FeatureClass
and
Workspace
. In this case, the
Output File GDB
variable is of the
Workspace
type, which is essentially a
geodatabase.
The
Create File GDB
tool accepts a number of variables that are not exposed by the
model builder by default; we need to add these variables. The first one is the path where
we want to create the geodatabase and the second variable is the name of the file geodata-
base. To add an input parameter, right-click on the
Create File GDB
rectangle, point
the cursor to
Make Variable
, then point the cursor to
From Parameter
and select the
