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Bug

Coordinate reference units do not change to match the data frame's coordinate system units.

Last Published: December 6, 2021 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000143439
SubmittedOctober 5, 2021
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.8.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

This is by design. When a map does not have a spatial reference, the display units are set to match with the coordinate system of the first added layer but do not changed to match other coordinate systems after that.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000143439

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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