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Bug

The Trace Geometric Network tool fails with error "000584: Implementation of this Tool's Validate is invalid" when run from Python.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM083687
SubmittedAugust 10, 2012
Last ModifiedApril 22, 2025
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version2008 R2
Version Fixed10.1
StatusFixed

Workaround

Create a model with the Trace Geometric Network tool inside. Import the custom toolbox into Python and run the model to complete the trace in Python. When you paste the script into python, if you flip all the '/' to '\' and put an 'r' in front of the quoted strings. This will allow the tool to run in 10.1 final. With 10.1 SP1, that workaround will no longer be required.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM083687

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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