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Bug

The Draw widget in the Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS returns inaccurate measurements when the web map's basemap is an ArcGIS for Server map service, which was not originally projected to WGS 1984 Web Mercator (Auxiliary Sphere).

Last Published: May 20, 2015 ArcGIS Online
Bug ID Number BUG-000084744
SubmittedJanuary 23, 2015
Last ModifiedApril 2, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Online
Version found3.6
Version Fixed3.7
StatusFixed

Workaround

• Project the original data to WGS 1984 Web Mercator (Auxiliary Sphere) before publishing the map service to ArcGIS for Server.• Use the Measurement widget in the Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS instead of the Draw widget.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000084744

Software:

  • ArcGIS Online

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