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Bug

Running the Directional Distribution tool creates ellipsoids with sharp corners and flat edges.

Last Published: June 2, 2022 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000148624
SubmittedApril 20, 2022
Last ModifiedJune 21, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found2.9.2
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
Version Fixed34912
StatusFixed

Workaround

  1. Close ArcGIS Pro and navigate to C:\Program Files\ArcGIS\Pro\Resources\ArcToolBox\Scripts.
  2. Open 'StandardEllipse.py' as an Administrator, or open IDLE as an admin and navigate to the script.
  3. Scroll down to the 'Sum All Components' section and replace the line, 'data = NUM.asfarray(a + b + c, dtype = NUM.float32)' with 'data=a+b+c'.
  4. Save the script, restart ArcGIS Pro and run the tool again. A smooth and continuous ellipsoid is produced.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000148624

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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