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Bug

Stacked features lose accuracy when exported as Vector PDF in ArcGIS Pro.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000158626
SubmittedMay 26, 2023
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version foundN/A
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

The aliasing seen in the lines which are the reported issue are actually a side-effect of anti-aliasing applied in display by Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader. Disable the anti-aliasing option causing the display in Edit->Preferences->Page Display (uncheck "smooth line art" and "enhance thin lines"). You can zoom into the lines to see that there is no issue with precision of overlapping features . The issue is a display problem only and not related to the features written into the PDF.

Workaround

Use the 'output as image' option, or use an image export format.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000158626

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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