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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.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000179661
SubmittedSeptember 23, 2025
Last ModifiedSeptember 30, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.5.3
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
StatusKnown 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%20m

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000179661

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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