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Bug

The Multiple Ring Buffer Tool no longer works under and ArcView or ArcEditor license after installing Service Pack 1 on ArcGIS Desktop 9.1.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 No Product Found
Bug ID Number NIM000651
SubmittedDecember 27, 2005
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toNo Product Found
Version found9.2
Version Fixed93
StatusFixed

Description

The Multiple Ring Buffer Tool no longer works after installing Service Pack 1 for ArcGIS 9.1.

Cause

There is an error in the script at ArcGIS 9.1 Service Pack 1. This error only occurs at the ArcView and ArcEditor License level.

Workaround

Modify the script to correct the error.

  1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to C:\Program Files\ArcGIS\ArcToolbox\Scripts.
  2. Create a backup of the MultiRingBuffer.py script.
  3. Right-click the script, select properties, uncheck the 'Read-only' option, click Apply and then OK.
  4. Right-click the script and select Edit. Pythonwin opens. Locate line 171 of the script and add an 's' to 'lsDistance'.

    Incorrect:
    GP.CalculateField("xxxxLyrTmp2", fieldName, lsDistance[x+1])

    Correct:
    GP.CalculateField("xxxxLyrTmp2", fieldName, lsDistances[x+1])
  5. Save the script.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM000651

Software:

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