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Bug

The Delete Identical tool within the Data Management Toolbox > General toolset does not work.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM066744
SubmittedMarch 30, 2011
Last ModifiedApril 28, 2025
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.0
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionXP
Version Fixed10.1
StatusFixed

Additional Information

Addressed in next release. To be fixed in 10.0 sp3.

Workaround

Copy the toolbox and the script from the workaround folder under test data path to a local directory. In ArcMap, browse to the toolbox, open the tool and enter your feature class as input to the tool. The tool makes a copy of the input and runs deletes the duplicate features.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM066744

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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