Convert Text to Numeric

This tool converts text-based fields in a feature layer to numeric values using AI. It is useful for standardizing data or preparing it for analysis.

Usage

1. Open ArcGIS Pro and add the .pyt toolbox if you haven't already.
2. Open the Convert Text to Numeric tool.
3. Fill in the parameters as described below.
4. Click Run. The tool will update the specified field with numeric values.

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
Source	String (Choice)	Yes	AI provider to use (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeek, Local LLM).
Model	String	No	The AI model to use. Choices depend on the selected source.
Endpoint	String	No	Custom endpoint for Azure or local models (if applicable).
Deployment Name	String	No	Deployment name for Azure OpenAI (if applicable).
Input Layer	Feature Layer	Yes	The input feature layer containing the text field to convert.
Field	Field	Yes	The text field to convert to numeric values.

Tips

• Ensure the text field contains values that can be meaningfully converted to numbers.
• Use the Model parameter to experiment with different AI models for conversion.