Bug
Request to include the definition of "centroid" in the Help article "Select By Location: graphic examples", to ensure that users are aware that centroids can fall outside of a polygon feature, and therefore cause unexpected selection output.
| Bug ID Number | NIM069223 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | June 13, 2011 |
| Last Modified | June 5, 2024 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS for Desktop |
| Version found | 10.0 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | XP |
| Status | Will 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.Workaround
User was able to utilize the Feature to Point geoprocessing tool, to force the centroid inside the polygon feature and successfully select all polygon features as expected. User was also able to utilize the "Target layer(s) features contain the Source Layer feature " Select By Location option.Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: NIM069223
Software:
- ArcGIS for Desktop
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