Bug
X and Y fields are automatically added in the attribute table if the CSV file has an attribute that starts with A or B and ends with any number in ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000123506 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | July 4, 2019 |
| Last Modified | June 5, 2024 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Pro |
| Version found | 2.3.3 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 10.0 64 Bit |
| Status | Will Not Be Addressed |
Additional Information
This is as-designed. Since the letters A, B, Y, and Z are not used for any latitude bands of the UTM coordinate system, the presence in the MGRS coordinate system, with the omission of a zone number, indicates that the coordinates are in the UPS coordinate system. That means, the A or B prefix triggers the recognition of the string as a Polar MGRS string. Y or Z appears the same in the northern hemisphere. These are auto-detected from the test field and are seen as the beginnings of an MGRS string, which is why X and Y are seen created. If these points are projected, they are located at the pole. For more information, refer to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_Grid_Reference_System.Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000123506
Software:
- ArcGIS Pro
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