Bug
The Compact (Data Management) tool does not rebuild the spatial index after removing features from a file geodatabase feature class.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000103105 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | February 22, 2017 |
| Last Modified | June 24, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS for Desktop |
| Version found | 10.5 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 7.0 64 Bit |
| Status | Will 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.Workaround
Workaround 1: Use the Truncate Table tool instead of the Delete Features tool. Workaround 2: After running the Compact tool, remove and recreate the spatial index either by using geoprocessing tools or manually from the Indexes tab in the feature class properties in ArcCatalog.Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000103105
Software:
- ArcGIS for Desktop
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