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Bug

The ArcGIS API for Python buffer method on a geometry object returns a polygon with an incorrectly formatted geometry definition.

ArcGIS API for Python
Bug ID Number BUG-000179671
SubmittedSeptember 23, 2025
Last ModifiedJanuary 3, 2026
Applies toArcGIS API for Python
Version found2.4.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
Version FixedQ1 2026
StatusFixed

Workaround

Use ArcGIS API for Python version 2.4.0 or earlier (ArcGIS Notebook runtime version 11.0 or earlier).

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000179671

Software:

  • ArcGIS API for Python

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