Much like a Python geoprocessing (GP) script tool, you can also create R-based GP script tools and toolboxes utilizing the power of R.
Geoprocessing script tools that use R can be used in the same way that python geoprocessing script tools can be used. They can
- be ran from the ArcGIS Pro geoprocessing pane
- can be imported and called by arcpy
- can be used inside of modelbuilder
Geoprocessing script tools can be useful when there is a part of your workflow that you use R for and would like to be able to do that step from ArcGIS Pro. Or, alternatively, there may be a bespoke tool or process that you may have developed in R and want to have your GIS analysts use from their own ArcGIS Pro.
Prerequisites
Using R geoprocessing script tools requires R to be installed. We recommend installing the latest version of R from CRAN. Additionally, the arcgisbinding package to be installed. For installing arcgisbinding see the installation guide.