Relative paths not working in model builder

Question

I checked "Store relative path names" in my model, but ArcGIS seems to ignore the settings - the paths are always the same as on my computer.
Plus, the "Store relative path names" unchecks automatically sometimes (I didn't find what triggers it).

How to ensure the relative paths are used? Why does ArcGIS ignore the "Store relative path names" option?

Hilal Al-Rajhi · Accepted Answer

As I have come across the same issue, here is how I could manage it:

Check: Store relative path names.
In environment settings, set the current workspace as the folder you placed your toolbox in.
Having these two features set, toolbox will trigger its location wherever it is copied.
Replace your static paths initials with "%workspace%".
Test by moving the toolbox to an other directory in you machine

Alex · Answer

I believe relative pathnames do not work in Model Builder when the Hard Drive letter changes (or across Hard Drives). Also, try setting your Output/Data-Paths to a subfolder from where the toolbox/script resides.

Answered by Alex on March 29, 2021

Relative paths not working in model builder

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