Description
Executes a geoprocessing task synchronously using ArcGIS geoprocessing services, meaning the workflow waits for the task to complete before proceeding to the next step. This is ideal for short-running tasks where immediate results are required. It provides a straightforward approach for workflows but may stall or timeout for long-running processes. Examples could include calculating summary statistics on a small dataset or generating a buffer for a single feature.
It is easier to manage in workflows since steps are executed sequentially. Also, there is no additional logic needed to check the task's status or handle callbacks. But, beware that it can cause the workflow to stall if the geoprocessing task takes a long time to execute. It may also lead to timeouts or poor user experience for longer tasks.
It is important to check the execution type of the geoprocessing service and match it with the correct activity type. The Run Geoprocessing Activity should only be used with synchronous types.
If you have a long-running process and your workflows are stalling or timing out, see Run Geoprocessing (asynchronous) Activity.
To verify the execution type:
1.In ArcGIS Online, go to your Content tab.
2.Ensure the correct tab is selected such as My content or My organization.
3.In the Filter section, select Item type > Tools > Geoprocessing tasks.
A filtered list of geoprocessing tasks appears.
4.Click the desired task.
5.On the tool's item page, locate the Service URL (under the URL section or Overview tab) and click the copy URL icon.
6.Paste the URL into your browser. This opens the REST Services Directory for the tool.
7.Look for Execution Type. It is either esriExecutionTypeAsynchronous or esriExecutionTypeSynchronous.
Inputs
Url |
Required Type: String The URL of the ArcGIS Server Geoprocessing service task. For example, http://server/arcgis/rest/services/<serviceName>/GPServer/<taskName>. |
Arguments |
Required Type: Lookup<any> The input arguments accepted by the geoprocessing task. These input parameters are listed in the parameters field of the associated GP task resource. |
Out Spatial Reference |
Optional Type: Number | String | esri.SpatialReference (3.x, 4.x)* The spatial reference of the output geometries. If not specified, the output geometries are in the spatial reference of the input geometries. If processSpatialReference is specified and outputSpatialReference is not specified, the output geometries' spatial reference is processSpatialReference. |
Process Spatial Reference |
Optional Type: Number | String | esri.SpatialReference (3.x, 4.x)* The spatial reference that the model uses to perform geometry operations. If processSpatialReference is specified while outputSpatialReference is not, the output geometries' spatial reference is processSpatialReference. |
* VertiGIS Studio Workflow uses different versions of Esri's ArcGIS API for JavaScript depending on the type of host application. See Underlying Technologies for information.
Outputs
messages |
Type: esri.GPMessage[] (3.x, 4.x)* The messages from the geoprocessing job. |
results |
Type: Lookup<any> The results of the geoprocessing job. |
* VertiGIS Studio Workflow uses different versions of Esri's ArcGIS API for JavaScript depending on the type of host application. See Underlying Technologies for information.
Properties
For information about the ID, Display Name, and Description properties, see Properties Common to all Activities.
Connectivity Requirements
This activity does not work when the device has intermittent connectivity to the network.
Version Information
Supported from: Geocortex Viewer for HTML5 2.9, ArcGIS Web AppBuilder 2.4.
See also...
Run Geoprocessing (asynchronous) Activity
