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Bug

Any arcpy.mapping Export function that writes a world file or geotiff tags results in distorted images when brought back into ArcMap. This applies to data frame export scenarios.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM070025
SubmittedJune 24, 2011
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.0
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionXP
Version Fixed10.2
StatusFixed

Workaround

Use File > Export Map, select Save as type > PNG, and select the Write World File checkbox.Or:In the arcpy.mapping export function, specify a resolution and match the df_output_height and df_output_width with the height and width auto calculated in File > Export Map for the given resolution.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM070025

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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