Bug
An invalid geometry is not detected when using ST_GEOMETRY (or any other ST Function) to create a polygon from a well-known text (WKT) that contains some invalid and valid polygons. ST_ASTEXT returns "EMPTY" upon this polygon as well.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000111738 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | February 16, 2018 |
| Last Modified | August 16, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase |
| Version found | 10.5.1 |
| Operating System | Red Hat Enterprise Linux |
| Operating System Version | 7.3 64 Bit |
| Version Fixed | 2.2 |
| Status | Fixed |
Workaround
Use ArcPy to create the polygon since ArcGIS Desktop detects and fixes the invalid geometries.Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000111738
Software:
- ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
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