Bug
In ArcGIS Pro ModelBuilder, using a .lyrx template file to define the output data symbology and labeling does not create the expected <LayerFile> tag in the metadata.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000170565 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | September 6, 2024 |
| Last Modified | June 18, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Pro |
| Version found | 3.3.1 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 10.0 64 Bit |
| Status | As Designed |
Additional Information
The behavior of storing the layer file symbology in an output dataset is working as designed for model tools. The model must have an output parameter that is not type derived, then the output dataset's metadata will include the layer file associated with the model parameters Symbology property. The models that were submitted by this defect BUG either did not have an output parameter, or had a derived output parameter.Workaround
Use tools in the model that have a standard output parameter. Set the tool output as a model parameter, and assign the model parameter's Symbology property to an existing layer file. When the tool runs, the output dataset metadata will store the reference to the layer file. As a result, when the dataset is added to any ArcGIS Pro map, the symbology and other layer properties will match those of the specified layer file.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000170565
Software:
- ArcGIS Pro
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