Species distribution models (SDM s) are broadly used in ecological and evolutionary
studies. Almost all SDM methods require extensive data preparation in a geographic
information system (GIS) prior to model building. Often, this step is cumbersome and, if not
properly done, can lead to poorly parameterized models or in some cases, if too difficult,
prevents the realization of SDM s. Further, for many studies, the creation of SDM s is not the
final result and the post‐modelling processing can be equally arduous as other steps. SDM …