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Bug

The Points Along Line tool ignores Z values of the line when using the Varying Distances option.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000179780
SubmittedSeptember 30, 2025
Last ModifiedDecember 22, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.5.3
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
Version Fixed3.7
StatusFixed

Additional Information

This issue is addressed in ArcGIS Pro 3.7.

Workaround

Use the Move To tool, Delta method after creating points with the Points Along Line tool, Varying Distances option.

  1. Create points using the Points Along Line tool, created points are selected.
  2. From the Modify Features pane, open Move To tool.
  3. In the Move To pane, choose Method = Delta.
  4. Leave X and Y values as 0.
  5. Set the Z value to appropriate value.
  6. Click Move To to execute and the point features Z value is updated.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000179780

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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