[GIS] Using ModelBuilder to join table to shapefile in ArcMap

Question

I have more than 40 shapefiles and tables. I want to join the table of attribute of these shapefiles with related tables permanently. For small number of shapefiles and tables, I normally join shapefiles table of attribute with related table and then export the shapefile and save it as a new name.But how can i do it in ModelBuilder for large number of shapefiles?

Answer 1

You can use the Join Field tool within ModelBuilder to add fields from a table to a feature class/shapefile based on a join, without the need to export a new file to make the join permanent.