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Bug

When categories are assigned via a Python script, editing them in ArcGIS Online's interface removes all pre-assigned categories.

Last Published: August 15, 2018 ArcGIS API for Python
Bug ID Number BUG-000114520
SubmittedJune 7, 2018
Last ModifiedJune 30, 2025
Applies toArcGIS API for Python
Version found1.4.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0
Version Fixed1.5
StatusFixed

Workaround

When assigning a category via Python script, include /Categories/ prefacing the desired category to assign:before: agoCatMan.categorize_item(item=item, categories='Super Awesome Stuffs')after: agoCatMan.categorize_item(item=item, categories='/Categories/Super Awesome Stuffs')

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000114520

Software:

  • ArcGIS API for Python

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