Bug
The 'unit' argument is not honored when using arcgis.geometry.buffer.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000123291 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | June 24, 2019 |
| Last Modified | June 5, 2024 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS API for Python |
| Version found | 1.6 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 10.0 64 Bit |
| Version Fixed | 2.0.0 |
| Status | Fixed |
Workaround
The source of the problem is a minor error in the 1.6.1 source code for the buffer function in /arcgis/_impl/tools.py.
On line 5559:
params['units'] = unit
Correct to:
params['unit'] = unit
This update resolves the aforementioned problems and requests to /geometry are properly handled.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000123291
Software:
- ArcGIS API for Python
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