Bug
In ArcGIS Online, the Interpolate Points tool keeps running and does not succeed when the Optimize For parameter is set to accuracy or middle ground.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000124415 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | August 9, 2019 |
| Last Modified | July 25, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Online |
| Version found | 7.2 |
| Operating System | Apple MacOS |
| Operating System Version | N/A |
| Version Fixed | AGOL 7.3 and Portal 10.8 |
| Status | Fixed |
Workaround
The ArcGIS Online Interpolate point tool uses the Empirical Bayesian kriging (EBK) tool. Use the EBK tool in ArcGIS Pro. The Optimize For parameter accuracy setting for Interpolate Point in ArcGIS Online utilizes the following settings in the EBK tool in ArcGIS Pro:
- Data transformation type: EMPIRICAL
- Semivariogram model type: K_BESSEL
- Maximum number of points in each local model:200
- Local model area overlap factor:3
- Number of simulated semivariograms:200
- Minimum neighbors:15
- Maximum neighbors:15
The following link mentions the settings for default/middle ground https://doc.arcgis.com/en/arcgis-online/analyze/interpolate-points.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_44182EF12EF5413C9E877EF11AF3F61E
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000124415
Software:
- ArcGIS Online
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