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Bug

The Line Of Sight tool in ArcGIS Pro 2.4 produces different results between a feature class and a drawn line.

Last Published: February 10, 2020 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000123413
SubmittedJune 28, 2019
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version foundN/A
Operating SystemN/A
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

Assuming the hand-drawn line to be created in the map view is a 3D line interpolated off the added surface. The hand-drawn line in the 2D map view is created by only interpolating the beginning and end points if only these two points are clicked in the editing or creating process. So the subsequent Line of Sight operation is based on just these from and to point vertex values. If a 2D line input is used, assuming there is no offset A or offset B in the input attribute table, the Line of Sight geoprocessing tool would 1 unit at the observer and target points automatically before execution. As a result, the outputs of the 2D line input (with 1 unit up at each end) and the corresponding 3D line input with 1 unit up at each ends manually are identical.

Workaround

Use a 2D line feature in a shapefile or feature class.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000123413

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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