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Bug

ArcMap may stop responding if the Select Layer by Location tool is used with negative search distances on large datasets.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM083920
SubmittedAugust 17, 2012
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7 64 Bit
Version Fixed10.2
StatusFixed

Workaround

- Converting multipart geometry to singlepart geometry helps in some cases. - The problem also seems to be positively related to the number of features participating, so creating subsets of the data can also help. - Use ArcGIS 9.3.1 to run the an

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM083920

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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