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Bug

The arcpy.MakeFeatureLayer_management function does not honor the page definition query set on a feature layer in the page layout with data driven pages enabled.

Last Published: September 3, 2018 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000113769
SubmittedMay 6, 2018
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.6
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

We apologize that we were unable to address this issue within the current product support cycle. If the issue continues to affect your work in a supported release, please contact Technical Support. Note that ArcGIS 10.8.2 is the current release of ArcGIS Desktop and will enter Mature Support in March 2024 (https://support.esri.com/en-us/products/arcmap/life-cycle). There are no plans to release an ArcGIS Desktop 10.9, and we recommend that you migrate to ArcGIS Pro. See Migrate from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro (https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-pro/resources/migrate) for more information.

Workaround

Use a query while running the arcpy.MakeFeatureLayer_management to filter the output layer created.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000113769

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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