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Bug

The WFS To Geodatabase geoprocessing tool fails with an invalid pointer error when the Web Feature Service (WFS) that has been published contains a layer that has a name with periods (For example, edit.GIS.RoadL).

Last Published: March 14, 2019 ArcGIS Production Mapping
Bug ID Number BUG-000116341
SubmittedAugust 25, 2018
Last ModifiedApril 2, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Production Mapping
Version found10.5.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

Make sure the geodatabase alias table is updated with the alias name. (For example, RoadL). After the geodatabase alias table is updated with the alias name, the issue does not exists.

Workaround

Remove any period in the name of the layer before the .mxd is saved, and publish as a Web Feature Service (WFS).

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000116341

Software:

  • ArcGIS Production Mapping

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