Bug
The Apply Symbology From Layer geoprocessing tool produces an empty output when executed as a geoprocessing service.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000133091 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | August 14, 2020 |
| Last Modified | June 19, 2025 |
| Applies to | Portal for ArcGIS |
| Version found | 10.8 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 2016 64 Bit |
| Status | As Designed |
Additional Information
This behavior is by design. When using a layer file as the Symbology Layer parameter in ArcGIS Pro, the parameter is converted from the layer data type to GPDataFile when the tool is published as a web tool. While GPDataFile can accept file-based datasets such as .csv, .txt, and .zip, it does not support .lyr or .lyrx files for symbology application. Uploading a .lyrx file to the ArcGIS Enterprise portal creates a file item, but its URL is not a valid input for the GPDataFile parameter in a published web tool. As a result, although publishing the tool is technically possible, executing it through Map Viewer is not supported, since it cannot accept a symbology reference as input.Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000133091
Software:
- Portal for ArcGIS
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