Bug
The Intersect tool in ArcGIS Pro results in inconsistent z-values, when intersecting z-enabled line and polygon features to obtain a z-enabled point output type.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000152932 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | October 12, 2022 |
| Last Modified | June 5, 2024 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Pro |
| Version found | N/A |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 10.0 64 Bit |
| Status | As Designed |
Additional Information
The Intersect tool is working as designed. Non-3D tools are only 2.5D and are unable to provide complete 3D overlay results. For the overlay tools, they work as a first in first out decision tree and in theory; the M and Z values assigned to an intersection could change over time if something changes the order, resulting in getting the input features from the input. The M and Z value in the output is often questionable due to the tools in ArcGIS Pro not being fully M and Z tools. If the M and Z values need to be exactly maintained, the 3D and linear referencing tools should be used.Workaround
Workaround to obtain Z values from Line features -
- Use the Polygon to line tool and provide the output = Polygon_Line
- Use the Intersect tool (input sequence as mentioned below):
a. Provide the line feature class as first input (at the top) = TestLine
b. Provide output from step#1 as the second input = Polygon_Line
This would allow the output points to take the z-values from TestLine.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000152932
Software:
- ArcGIS Pro
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