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Bug

Near Tool in the ArcToolbox gives erroneous results when Polygon feature is set as Input feature.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM044796
SubmittedApril 28, 2009
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found9.3
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionXP
StatusDuplicate

Additional Information

NIM039522

Workaround

Give the Point Layer as Input feature and polygon as Near featureUsing the "Sqr ([NEAR_DIST])" function in the expression box in the field calculator will give the correct result.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM044796

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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