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Bug

If the description of an existing feature service contains the special character '<' or '>', creating a new hosted feature layer from the existing feature service in ArcGIS Online returns the following error, "Create Service exception 'A JSONObject text must begin with '{' at character."

Last Published: May 2, 2016 ArcGIS Online
Bug ID Number BUG-000096150
SubmittedApril 28, 2016
Last ModifiedOctober 21, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Online
Version found4.1
Operating SystemN/A
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

The development team has considered the issue or request and concluded it will not be addressed in the current release cycle. If this is still a concern, contact Esri Support Services.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000096150

Software:

  • ArcGIS Online

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