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Bug

Labels draw through features if the feature weight is set to 999.

Last Published: January 28, 2019 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000098972
SubmittedAugust 29, 2016
Last ModifiedJune 11, 2020
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.1
Operating SystemWindows
Operating System Version7.0 64 Bit
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

Weights less than 1000 cause labels to avoid the region, but does not stop the label placing or showing through. This is by design. Weights equal to 1000 also causes labels to avoid the region, but drops the label rather than let it show through. This was not working reliably with coincident geometries, but has been fixed now.

Workaround

Instead of utilizing the whole dataset, select the subset to label and export this to be a standalone feature. Label the feature or utilize an annotation feature class. Select and delete the annotations that does not need to be displayed.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000098972

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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