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Bug

An invalid geometry is not detected when using ST_GEOMETRY (or any other ST Function) to create a polygon from a well-known text (WKT) that contains some invalid and valid polygons. ST_ASTEXT returns "EMPTY" upon this polygon as well.

Last Published: April 10, 2018 ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Bug ID Number BUG-000111738
SubmittedFebruary 16, 2018
Last ModifiedJanuary 9, 2021
Applies toArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Version found10.5.1
Operating SystemRed Hat Enterprise Linux
Operating System Version7.3 64 Bit
Version Fixed2.2
StatusFixed

Workaround

Use ArcPy to create the polygon since ArcGIS Desktop detects and fixes the invalid geometries.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000111738

Software:

  • ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase

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