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Bug

IFeatureClass, IDataset and other ArcObjects interface pointers cannot be passed as argument to the Input Features parameter of the MultipleRingBuffer geoprocessing tool.

Last Published: August 31, 2014 ArcGIS Engine
Bug ID Number NIM068021
SubmittedMay 12, 2011
Last ModifiedFebruary 11, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Engine
Version found10.0
Program languageC#
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7 64 Bit
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

We apologize that we were unable to address this issue within the current product support cycle. If the issue continues to affect your work in a supported release, please contact Technical Support.

Workaround

Use IName pointer via IDataset.FullName instead of IFeatureClass pointer:ESRI.ArcGIS.Geodatabase.IDataset pDataset = (ESRI.ArcGIS.Geodatabase.IDataset)pFeatureLayer.FeatureClass; //cast to IDatasetESRI.ArcGIS.esriSystem.IName pName = pDataset.FullName;multiBufferTool.Input_Features = pName;

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM068021

Software:

  • ArcGIS Engine

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