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Bug

Performing the Calculate Geometry field calculation causes ArcMap 10.0 to freeze or crash for a particular multipart polygon feature.

Last Published: June 13, 2016 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM082410
SubmittedJuly 3, 2012
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.0
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

ArcMap versions post 10.1 do not hang or crash when clacluting geometry on provided test data.

Workaround

1. Open the layer in ArcMap.2. Use the Multipart To Singlepart tool from ArcToolbox > Data Management Tools > Features.3. Perform Calculate Geometry on the desired field.4. Use the Dissolve tool from ArcToolbox > Data Management Tools > Generalization on a unique field to merge the features back together.Or, as opposed to performing the workaround above, use ArcGIS 9.3.1 or 10.1 to perform the calculations.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM082410

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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