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Bug

Sqr() function produced incorrect results in ArcMap.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 No Product Found
Bug ID Number NIM006246
SubmittedJanuary 23, 2007
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toNo Product Found
Version found9.1
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

No Public Explanation

Workaround

Using 9.1, if you create 4 new fields and separate the Calculator equation, the correct results can be achieved.In the 1st field, calculate: ([X_beforeOffset]- [X_afterOffset])*([X_beforeOffset]- [X_afterOffset])In the 2nd field, calculate: ([Y_beforeOffset] - [Y_afterOffset])*([Y_beforeOffset]- [Y_afterOffset])In the 3rd field, calculate: [1st field] + [2nd field]In the 4th field, calculate: sqr([3rd field])This produces the correct results.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM006246

Software:

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