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Bug

When using the ArcGIS API for Python, interpolate_points does not overwrite an existing feature layer when the overwrite parameter is set to True.

ArcGIS API for Python
Bug ID Number BUG-000179212
SubmittedSeptember 3, 2025
Last ModifiedSeptember 9, 2025
Applies toArcGIS API for Python
Version found2.4
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

According to the documentation, the output_name can be a string or feature layer, not an Item. Refer to the documentation for more information. The reason it cannot be an Item is because an Item can be composed of multiple layers. When trying to overwrite the layers, it would not know what layer to overwrite.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000179212

Software:

  • ArcGIS API for Python

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