Bug
When exporting a z- and m-enabled shapefile or file geodatabase feature class as a new shapefile with the m-values disabled in ArcGIS Pro, the output shapefile still contains m-values.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000179661 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | September 23, 2025 |
| Last Modified | September 30, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Pro |
| Version found | 3.5.3 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 11.0 64 bit |
| Status | Known Limit |
Additional Information
For shapefiles, if z-values are enabled, m-values are enabled as a requirement. Refer to the documentation on Output has M Values (Environment setting): 'For shapefiles, storage of m- and z-values is closely connected; if the output has z-values, then regardless of this environment setting, the output will also have m-values.' https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/tool-reference/environment-settings/output-has-m-values.htm#GUID-32AC78C1-5EB7-44A5-B291-BAF9EBAE5722:~:text=Not%20a%20Number).-,For%20shapefiles,-%2C%20storage%20of%20mSteps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000179661
Software:
- ArcGIS Pro
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