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Bug

Exporting a map to pdf may distort and/or generalize polygons in the output at lower dots per inch (dpi) settings.

Last Published: October 21, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM081883
SubmittedJune 19, 2012
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.0
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7 64 Bit
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/techarticles/detail/17332 limitation GDI based disp in ArcMap. This issue is resolved in ArcGIS Pro export

Workaround

For this case, increase the dpi to about 3000-3500.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM081883

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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