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Bug

The shapefile coordinate system changes after adding it as a new item to the ArcGIS Enterprise portal and opening it in ArcGIS Pro through the Portal tab in the Catalog pane.

Portal for ArcGIS
Bug ID Number BUG-000180988
SubmittedNovember 14, 2025
Last ModifiedDecember 2, 2025
Applies toPortal for ArcGIS
Version found11.3
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

Zipped shapefiles are published using Web Mercator. For more information, refer to the documentation: https://enterprise.arcgis.com/en/portal/latest/use/publish-features.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_B096C5A2239545CDA301A31C9A8819AE.

Workaround

Download the shapefile from the ArcGIS Enterprise portal directly to the local machine.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000180988

Software:

  • Portal for ArcGIS

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