Bug
The overwrite() method from ArcGIS API for Python produces a "{'success': True}" message but there are no changes or updates observed.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000162267 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | October 20, 2023 |
| Last Modified | June 25, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS API for Python |
| Version found | 2.1.0 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 10.0 |
| Status | Non-Reproducible |
Additional Information
The issue is not reproducible in ArcGIS API for Python version 2.2.0.1. Update to ArcGIS API for Python version 2.2.0.1. gis = GIS( profile='your_login_profile') fp = r"C:\data\OverwriteAPI.gdb.zip" item = gis.content.add( { "title": "overwrite_test", "type": "File Geodatabase", }, data=fp, ) pitem = item.publish() # add new data to the file geodatabase listed above in ArcGIS Pro. # flc = FeatureLayerCollection.fromitem(item) mgr = flc.manager mgr.overwrite(data_file=fp) After updating to ArcGIS API for Python version 2.2.0.1, the new feature data added to the file geodatabase is re-zipped and provided to the overwrite method to allow the data to be updated. This method is tested in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise with no issues on any platform.Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000162267
Software:
- ArcGIS API for Python
Get notified when the status of a bug changes
Discover more on this topic
Search for related information
Find training related to this topic
Explore ideas and give feedback
Get help from ArcGIS experts
Download the Esri Support App