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Bug

The Construct Sight Lines from the 3D Analyst toolbox fails with the error message, "ERROR 999999: Something unexpected caused the tool to fail." when using Shape. Z for Target Hight Field if a 3D line feature is an exact vertical line like a building edge.

Last Published: October 11, 2018 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000116556
SubmittedSeptember 4, 2018
Last ModifiedAugust 10, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found2.2.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
Version Fixed2.3
StatusFixed

Workaround

Use the Add Geometry Attributes geoprocessing tool to add hight values to the attribute table and use those for the Target Hight Field in the Construct Sight Lines geoprocessing tool.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000116556

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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