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Bug

Importing a Python script in ArcToolbox replaces all the characters in the commented script lines with ‘#’.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM079140
SubmittedMarch 19, 2012
Last ModifiedApril 28, 2025
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.0
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7 64 Bit
StatusDuplicate

Additional Information

Duplicate of NIM077361

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM079140

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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