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Bug

Outputs from the Buffer tool differ between ArcGIS Pro versions.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000158983
SubmittedJune 9, 2023
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.1.2
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

Many improvements are made to the geodesic buffer since ArcGIS Pro 2.7. Refer to https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/tool-reference/analysis/how-buffer-analysis-works.htm for how line features are buffered. If the same buffer operation is performed against input line vertices (using the Feature Vertices To Points tool), this output (which is very similar to the intermediate step of creating offsets mentioned in the documentation) matches the ArcGIS Pro 3.x line output buffer much closer than the buffer in ArcGIS Pro 2.7.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000158983

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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