Surface difference output raster in ArcGIS Pro 2.1.2

Question

Hi,

I'm trying to generate an output raster in a surface difference but i'm getting: ERROR 000210: Cannot create output.

The surface difference works without the raster output option.  I can also output tins ok.

I've tried to output to a GDB, to a folder (many different folders), checked for invalid characters in the name/folders etc.   nothing works.

It will work in Arcmap 10.6 but i am using LAS datasets and these don't work in the surface difference routine in  arcmap 10.6.

Is this another Arcgis bug?  Anyone know how to get around this?

Thanks,

Mark

DanPatterson_Retired · Answer

I know.. but when it says to use PRO 2.1 and you are, and it isn't working, then it is time to pass it on to Tech Support, since there is either something wrong with their advise, or the data or process.

Good luck

MarkHansen1 · Answer

Hi Dan,  that bug relates to Arcmap 10.6 not accepting LAS datasets as an input.  i asked about that a couple of weeks ago.

So, to get around that bug I am using Pro 2.1 - but now i cant generate the raster output of the volume surface running the routine in Pro.

I think it is a bug but am just seeking clarification in case i'm doing something silly.  I am fairly new to esri products.

I can take two simple tins in arcmap 10.6, do a surface difference and generate a raster of the volume surface.  If I take the same two surfaces and try to duplicate it in Pro it fails.

But I want to use LAS datasets so I have to use Pro.

Thanks,

Mark

DanPatterson_Retired · Answer

Mark... found the bug.... https://support.esri.com/en/bugs/nimbus/QlVHLTAwMDExMTQ0OA==

BUG-000111448

Which says to use ArcGIS Pro 2.1, which I presume you are using.