Bug
Running edits with arcpy.da.UpdateCursor does not update the editor tracking 'LastEdit' field.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000178635 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | August 12, 2025 |
| Last Modified | December 15, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Pro |
| Version found | 3.4 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 10.0 64 Bit |
| Status | In Product Plan |
Workaround
Using the arcpy.da.Editor will create separate edit sessions in Python that will each have their own timestamp. Nesting each update within the context of its own arcpy.da.Editor edit session will create a separate timestamp for the "last edited" editor tracking field.
with arcpy.da.Editor("path\\to\\myFGDB.gdb") as edit:
with arcpy.da.UpdateCursor("test_edit", "Num", where_clause="Num=1") as uc:
for row in uc:
uc.updateRow([row[0]+3])
with arcpy.da.Editor("path\\to\\myFGDB.gdb") as edit:
with arcpy.da.UpdateCursor("test_edit", "Num", where_clause="Num=2") as uc:
for row in uc:
uc.updateRow([row[0]+3])
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000178635
Software:
- ArcGIS Pro
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