Bug
When running the Export Features tool in ArcGIS Pro to export features from a feature class containing an in-memory join, the output feature class created by the tool does not retain the symbology of the source feature class.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000179111 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | August 28, 2025 |
| Last Modified | October 16, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Pro |
| Version found | 3.5.2 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 11.0 64 bit |
| Status | Known Limit |
Additional Information
This issue is not a defect. The geoprocessing framework applies the symbology from the input to the output when the output is a copy of the input with the same geometry type and fields. However, because the input includes a join, the field names are qualified by the table name. When the new output data is created, the output fields no longer exactly match the input fields used for symbology due to this qualification. As a result, the symbology is not transferred. An enhancement request can be logged to evaluate the possibility of automatically applying symbology when the input contains joined fields with table name qualification.Workaround
After the Export Features tool finishes running, use the Apply Symbology From Layer tool to import the symbology from the source feature class into the output feature class created by the Export Features tool.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000179111
Software:
- ArcGIS Pro
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