Bug
In ArcGIS Pro ModelBuilder, using a .lyrx template file for defining output data's default symbology creates a geodatabase feature class with symbology internally stored.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000168558 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | June 24, 2024 |
| Last Modified | May 30, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Pro |
| Version found | 3.3 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 11.0 64 bit |
| Status | As Designed |
Additional Information
Analytical tools and custom model and script tools that apply a layer file to the output parameter store that layer file inside the data metadata, so when the dataset is added to a new map or copied to a new location, the same symbology and other layer file properties are maintained to aid in interpreting the analysis results. The metadata storage information is not included in the documentation, but how to set the layer file for an output parameter is described here: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/analysis/geoprocessing/modelbuilder/model-parameters.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_8EB188FA123C4FDEA6549256FC055F41Workaround
Use the Export Features tool to convert the feature class into a new feature class that no longer has the default symbology applied.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000168558
Software:
- ArcGIS Pro
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