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Bug

The ArcPy geometry class 'contains()' method returns 'True' when passed empty geometries, when the result should be 'False'.

Last Published: April 30, 2015 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000087171
SubmittedApril 23, 2015
Last ModifiedNovember 24, 2020
SeverityMedium
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.2.2
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

An empty geometry is contained in another geometry, unless the other geometry is empty.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000087171

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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