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Bug

The symbol shape for a point feature service appears to be distorted to an oval shape in an exported PDF created using the arcpy.mapping.ConvertWebMapToMapDocument function in a script tool while importing the uuid module to generate a unique GUID output name.

Last Published: December 18, 2017 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000109506
SubmittedNovember 14, 2017
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.5.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version2012 R2
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

We apologize that we were unable to address this issue within the current product support cycle.  If the issue continues to affect your work in a supported release, please contact Technical Support.

Workaround

1. Create a script using just the 'arcpy.mapping.ConvertWebMapToMapDocument' and 'arcpy.mapping.ExporttoPDF' functions excluding the code to import the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID) Python module. 2. Set an output parameter to be saved as a PDF.3. PDF exported to 150 or 600 dots per inch (dpi) do not show the distortions.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000109506

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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