Bug
The Buffer tool in ArcToolbox > Analysis Tools > Proximity needs to create buffers around points that are simple features (densified curves) when the output is a geodatabase feature class.
| Bug ID Number | NIM052126 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | December 16, 2009 |
| Last Modified | June 5, 2024 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS for Desktop |
| Version found | 9.3.1 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | XP |
| Status | Will Not Be Addressed |
Additional Information
No Public ExplanationWorkaround
1] write Buffer Tool output to a shapefile, and import the shapefile to geodatabase feature class.2] project point geodatabase feature class to geographic, buffer the point in the GCS specifying linear units for the buffer distance, project the buffer feature class back to the desired projected coordinate system.3] Densify the buffer after the buffer has been created in the projected coordinate system.Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: NIM052126
Software:
- ArcGIS for Desktop
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