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Bug

Changes made to the coordinate reference system in the Feature Class Properties dialog box are not honored after refreshing the database connection.

Last Published: January 29, 2019 ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Bug ID Number BUG-000119161
SubmittedJanuary 4, 2019
Last ModifiedMay 1, 2025
Applies toArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Version found10.5.1
Operating SystemRed Hat Enterprise Linux
Operating System Version7.0 64 Bit
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

To change the projection of a geodatabase feature class, use the Project Tool. Changing the projection definition without projecting the data is not supported in enterprise geodatabases.

Workaround

Use the Define Projection geoprocessing tool.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000119161

Software:

  • ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase

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