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Bug

Difference in z-values is causing the GeoTagged Photos To Points tool to create a partial feature class output.

Last Published: July 5, 2022 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000148986
SubmittedMay 4, 2022
Last ModifiedMay 20, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found2.9.2
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

The output of the Geotagged Photos To Points tool has a geographic and vertical coordinate system of WGS 1984, which when created inside a file geodatabase has a z domain as follows: Min Z: -100000 Max Z: 900719825474.099 The geotagged photos provided have a z-value of -42949700, which is below the minimum value, so is not an acceptable coordinate to store. By disabling the output z-values using the Environment setting as described in the workaround, these bad Z coordinates are ignored.

Workaround

Open the tool again, select the same inputs as above and feature class as the output file. This time, open environment settings within the tool and disable the z-values from the dropdown. All images with X and Y present are successfully converted to points.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000148986

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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