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Bug

Running the geometry buffer function from the ArcGIS API for Python on a point object fails and returns the error message "The operation was attempted on an empty geometry".

ArcGIS API for Python
Bug ID Number BUG-000179387
SubmittedSeptember 10, 2025
Last ModifiedSeptember 10, 2025
Applies toArcGIS API for Python
Version found2.4.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

Use the LengthUnits function when inputting a unit measurement for the buffer. For example 'unit=LengthUnits.METER'. An example can be found in https://developers.arcgis.com/python/latest/api-reference/arcgis.geometry.functions.html#buffer. For more information on LengthUnits, refer to https://developers.arcgis.com/python/latest/api-reference/arcgis.geometry.functions.html#lengthunits

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000179387

Software:

  • ArcGIS API for Python

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