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Bug

KML Utility service does not include the XLS xml namespace causing KML files that use XSI to error "Internal kml parser error" when attempting to add to a map

ArcGIS Location Platform
Bug ID Number BUG-000180667
SubmittedNovember 3, 2025
Last ModifiedDecember 21, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Location Platform
Version foundOctober 2025
Operating SystemApple MacOS
Operating System Version11
StatusIn Review

Workaround

Open up the breaks.kml and within the <kml> tag, add this xml namespace to the file within the <kml> tag.

xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"

Once added, save and then attempt to upload again. This is the only difference between breaks.kml and works.kml

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000180667

Software:

  • ArcGIS Location Platform

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