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Bug

GeoAnalytics (RunPythonScript) generates a UnicodeDecodeError illegal multibyte sequence error for Chinese characters.

Last Published: May 19, 2020 ArcGIS GeoAnalytics Server
Bug ID Number BUG-000130913
SubmittedMay 16, 2020
Last ModifiedJuly 10, 2025
Applies toArcGIS GeoAnalytics Server
Version found10.8
Operating SystemN/A
Operating System VersionN/A
Version Fixed10.9
StatusFixed

Workaround

Specify the field name as a UTF-8 byte string in the script.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000130913

Software:

  • ArcGIS GeoAnalytics Server

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