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Bug

When the UpdateLayer function (arcpy.mapping.UpdateLayer) is used to produce a copy of a layer, the properties change of one layer is automatically applied to the other layer.

Last Published: June 21, 2016 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000097224
SubmittedJune 16, 2016
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.3.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7.0 64 Bit
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

The method to change the symbology is different in ArcGIS Pro (arcpy.mp). This is not addressed in ArcMap (arcpy.mapping).

Workaround

Double-click the symbol below the first layer name to open the Symbol Selector dialog box, and change the symbology again to change the symbology of the first layer independently of the second layer.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000097224

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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