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Bug

The Flow Direction tool output in ArcGIS Desktop 10.6.1 is not the same as in ArcGIS Desktop 10.5.1.

Last Published: June 25, 2019 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000118791
SubmittedDecember 12, 2018
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.6.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

This is a non-issue. The difference in the flow direction is due to the tie-breaker situation in flat areas. In tie-breaking situations, flows go either way due to the insufficient terrain information on flat areas.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000118791

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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