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Bug

When using the Shape.Area field in label expressions or where-clause, labels are not displayed in a map service published from ArcGIS Pro.

Last Published: November 6, 2020 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000133845
SubmittedSeptember 15, 2020
Last ModifiedJuly 9, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found2.6.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
Version Fixed2.8
StatusFixed

Workaround

  1. In the arcgisinput-directory of the service (...\arcgisserver\directories\arcgissystem\arcgisinput\<ServiceName>.MapServer\extracted\p20), open the *.msd file using a zip-tool, and navigate to the map-folder.
  2. Unzip the appropriate <layer_name>.XML, and modify the label expression.
  3. Add it back to the *.msd file by overwriting the existing XML.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000133845

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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