Bug
The MagVar value for the Bearing Distance (Magnetic) function in the Feature Builder generates bearing in the wrong direction.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000086425 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | March 26, 2015 |
| Last Modified | August 19, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Production Mapping |
| Version found | 10.2.1 |
| Status | Will Not Be Addressed |
Additional Information
Geodesic tools (for example, Bearing Distance (Magnetic)) are being considered for development in ArcGIS Pro by the ArcGIS Pro editing team. No issues are being addressed by the current team for ArcGIS Desktop.Workaround
To go to a positive direction, enter a negative number. To go to a negative direction, enter a positive number.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000086425
Software:
- ArcGIS Production Mapping
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