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Bug

The ‘Create Points Along Line’ edit tool ignores Z values of the line when using the Varying Distances option

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000179780
SubmittedSeptember 30, 2025
Last ModifiedOctober 6, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.5.3
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
StatusIn Product Plan

Workaround

Use the Move To tool, Delta method after creating points with Create Points Along Line, Varying Distances Method.

  1. Create points using Create Points Along Line created points are selected.
  2. From the Modify Features pane, open Move To tool.
  3. In the Move To pane, choose Method = Delta.
  4. Leave X and Y values as 0.
  5. Set the Z value to appropriate value.
  6. Click Move To to execute and the point features Z value is updated.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000179780

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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