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Bug

Provide a warning message when a projection file with the same name (but containing different parameters) is imported in ArcMap 10.6.1.

Last Published: March 20, 2019 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000120612
SubmittedMarch 7, 2019
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.6.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

We apologize that we were unable to address this issue within the current product support cycle. If the issue continues to affect your work in a supported release, please contact Technical Support. Note that ArcGIS 10.8.2 is the current release of ArcGIS Desktop and will enter Mature Support in March 2024 (https://support.esri.com/en-us/products/arcmap/life-cycle). There are no plans to release an ArcGIS Desktop 10.9, and we recommend that you migrate to ArcGIS Pro. See Migrate from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro (https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-pro/resources/migrate) for more information.

Workaround

Perform one of the following workarounds:

  1. Remove the initially imported projection and then import the other projection with the same name.
  2. Rename one of the projection files.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000120612

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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