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Bug

Python scripts that reference other script tools (e.g., Calculate Areas, Feature Class to Geodatabase) corrupt the Describe Object property.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM048301
SubmittedSeptember 16, 2009
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found9.3.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionXP
Version Fixed10
StatusFixed

Workaround

Delete then re-create the geoprocessor object after each iteration. In the context of the provided example, comment out the initial "gp = arcgisscripting.create() and gp.overwriteoutput = 1", then uncomment them and the 'del gp' in the for loo

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM048301

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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