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Bug

Calculating a field using Arcade returns an empty text string and not a null value.

Last Published: January 13, 2023 ArcGIS Online
Bug ID Number BUG-000154148
SubmittedDecember 2, 2022
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Online
Version foundNovember 2022
Operating SystemN/A
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

This is a known limitation. This issue is to be addressed in a future update when calculating field values is supported directly over the calculate API using Arcade.

Workaround

  • Use the SQL expression "<field> = NULL" to calculate null values.
  • Use the Field Calculator in ArcGIS Pro if Arcade must be used.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000154148

Software:

  • ArcGIS Online

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