Bug
In ArcGIS for Server 10.1, the geometry service Buffer operation produces an unexpected result if the geodesic parameter is set to True.
| Bug ID Number | NIM092530 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | June 19, 2013 |
| Last Modified | April 28, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS for Server |
| Version found | 10.1 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 7 64 Bit |
| Version Fixed | 10.2 |
| Status | Fixed |
Additional Information
See fixed_buffer_result.jpg showing the result from a 10.2 server.Workaround
while not technically the same as a 'geodesic' buffer, many customers can substitute a more appropriate projected coordinate system as the bufferSpatialReference and achieve similar results.Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: NIM092530
Software:
- ArcGIS for Server
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