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Bug

Running the Buffer tool while appending to an existing buffer feature class does not calculate the shape length and shape area fields in the attribute table.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000178217
SubmittedJuly 25, 2025
Last ModifiedJuly 29, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.5.2
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
StatusUnder Consideration

Workaround

  • Use the Pairwise Buffer tool.
  • Add area or length fields using the Calculate Geometry Attributes tool.
  • Use arcpy.da.SearchCursor with SHAPE@AREA or SHAPE@LENGTH to retrieve the values.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000178217

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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