Bug
The optional Coordinate System parameter defaults to projected coordinate system WGS 1984 Web Mercator (auxiliary sphere)/WKID 3857 when creating a feature dataset from the context menu.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000174803 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | March 5, 2025 |
| Last Modified | July 2, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Pro |
| Version found | 3.4.2 |
| Operating System | N/A |
| Operating System Version | N/A |
| Status | As Designed |
Additional Information
Accessing tools from right-clicking the context menus often assists users by providing common default values. Accessing the Create Feature Dataset geoprocessing tool through the context menu defaults the coordinate system to WGS1984 in the same way the feature class wizard defaults feature classes to WGS1984. This is as designed.Workaround
Open the Create Feature Dataset (Data Management) tool from the Geoprocessing pane.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000174803
Software:
- ArcGIS Pro
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