Bug
When setting a geoprocessing tool's output workspace to a UNC path with slashes (\\) at the end, ArcGIS Pro Python scripts create a pop-up 'New ArcInfo Workspace' instead of returning an error.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000160902 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | August 24, 2023 |
| Last Modified | July 24, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Pro |
| Version found | 2.9 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 10.0 64 Bit |
| Version Fixed | 3.0, 3.3 |
| Status | Fixed |
Additional Information
This issue is addressed in ArcGIS Pro 3.0 and 3.3.Workaround
- Remove the \\ at the end of workspace paths.
- Use non-UNC paths to get an error if a \ is put at the end of the path.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000160902
Software:
- ArcGIS Pro
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