Frequently asked question
True or parametric curves are created when editing geodatabase feature classes with certain geoprocessing tools such as Buffer, Clip and Union. Once the true curves are in the geodatabase, they only display and act as true curves in ArcGIS clients that support true curves, and not in non-ArcGIS clients such as ArcIMS. Working on a geodatabase feature class in unsupported clients can result in discrepancies, such as causing errors when creating a topology, or failing to export the feature class containing the true curves.
The following are some best practices to remove true curves from a geodatabase feature class before using it in workflows that do not require them.
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