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Bug

ArcGIS Pro fails to follow the definition query applied to a string field on a GeoServer Web Feature Service (WFS) in the On Demand connection mode.

Last Published: June 11, 2021 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000140324
SubmittedMay 28, 2021
Last ModifiedJune 4, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found2.8
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
Version Fixed3.3
StatusFixed

Additional Information

This issue is addressed in ArcGIS Pro 3.3.

Workaround

Remove the quotes from the definition query to allow the filtering of data. Follow the steps below to do so:

  1. Navigate to the definition query and click Edit.
  2. Use the toggle button to enable the SQL mode.
  3. Remove quotes from the applied query: admin = India.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000140324

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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