What is the primary output of running a model in ModelBuilder?

The primary output of running a model in ModelBuilder is the results from geoprocessing tools. When you create and run a model, you are essentially chaining together various geoprocessing tools to perform a sequence of operations on spatial data. Each tool processes the input data in a specific way and produces output data that can be used in subsequent steps within the model or for further analysis.

These results can be in the form of new geospatial datasets, tables, or other data products generated as a result of the operations defined in the model. This focus on the outcomes of the geoprocessing tools is what makes ModelBuilder a powerful tool for automating complex workflows and ensuring that geospatial analyses are repeatable.

While outputs such as a geodatabase, map layout, or reports may be produced as part of geospatial workflows, they are not the direct result of the model execution. Instead, the results from the geoprocessing tools are the foundational outputs that can subsequently be organized into a geodatabase, visualized in a map layout, or summarized in reports.