What information does the geoprocessing history track?

The geoprocessing history in ArcGIS Pro tracks the sequence of tools that have been run during a session. This includes details about the tools executed, the parameters used, and the date and time of execution. This tracking is crucial for users to manage, document, and reproduce their workflows, as it provides an organized way to revisit previous analysis steps. It helps ensure accountability and reproducibility in geographic analysis, allowing users to understand what has been done and how the results were achieved.

While layer properties, data inputs, and user-created maps are essential components of a GIS project, they do not represent the specific actions taken during analysis—the heart of what geoprocessing history captures. Therefore, the focus on run tools is a distinguishing feature of geoprocessing history, making it an invaluable part of workflow management in GIS operations.