topic Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box in Geoprocessing Questions

Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

RichardHughes3 — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:01:23 GMT

Hi,

My ArcGIS 10.2 Simplify Line Toolbox has not been displaying the Simplification Tolerance box. The tool will work with Python windows but the gui tool seems to be broken.

Do tools break? How does this happen and can we fix them?

Thanks,

Richard

Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

JasonGreenlaw — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 12:35:53 GMT

Same thing goes for my Simplify Polygon tool in ArcGIS Desktop 10.2.1 - the Simplification Tolerance label is there but the input box is missing. I was able to use the tool once properly, but after that the input box disappeared and the tool could only be run through Python.

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Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

JamesHood — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 19:15:18 GMT

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Same thing goes for my Simplify Polygon tool in ArcGIS Desktop 10.2.1 - the Simplification Tolerance label is there but the input box is missing. I was able to use the tool once properly, but after that the input box disappeared and the tool could only be run through Python.

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I have the same problem on 10.1.
I should add, mine is the simplify polygon tool.

Crazy world we live in...

Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

JohnGallo — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 23:01:15 GMT

I have the same problem in 10.1 (with Simplify Polygons). Might be related to another recent problem, which was fixed pretty much with: a. Tried http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/techarticles/detail/38099

Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

JohnGallo — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 23:09:16 GMT

My colleague Nik Stevenson-Molner got the same (or very similar) problem and solved it by uninstalling Internet Explorer 11 upgrade, leaving the Internet E 10. I tried that to no avail so far...

Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

LukeMacaulay — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 01:58:16 GMT

I'm having the same problem with the simplify polygon tool in ArcGIS version 10.2. Going to try the Python script now.

Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

JohnGallo — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:45:09 GMT

Update, fyi, no action needed:

I rolled back to IE 10, then 9, then 8. all to no avail.

1) I started by doing a full uninstall of ArcGIS from machine and reloading 10.1. the original problem persisted.
2) I cleaned that installation and installed 10.2. problem persists.
3) I upgraded from IE 8 to 11, installed IE SP, and problem persists.
4) I�??ll keep using the script I wrote which calls the command, and works fine. I�??ll keep a log of crashes/errors.

Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

MaxRingler — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 07:28:25 GMT

I report the same problem!

Regards

Max

Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

deleted-user-w62FtnVKRvFc — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 13:25:29 GMT

I figured out a temporary way around it until ESRI fixes it. In ArcToolbox, right-click on the Simplify Line tool and choose Batch. You'll be able to enter in a tolerance value there. The tolerance unit should match that in your projection. After you enter the number and move on, then there will be a unit next to the number so you can verify the units.

Good luck!

Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

JoePrimicias — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:02:24 GMT

I'm in the same situation. All options and dropdowns in the Simplify Line tool are available except for the Tolerance input box. My co-worker and I are both using AG 10.2.1 but he has the input box.

The work-around E Foster described does work albeit cumbersome. Maybe it'll be fixed when the software patch comes out.

Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

MartinPrinz — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 12:27:37 GMT

Same Problem here, my solution - using python window....

Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

V_StuartFoote — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 19:52:38 GMT

On ArcGIS 10.2.1 on Windows 7 sp1, 64-bit.

Came across this when I was doing a little LiDAR work. Scripting in the Python Window with arcpy.SimplifyBuilding_cartography and then arcpy.SimplifyPolygon_cartography with correct syntax. Tried to move over to running from Cartography ArcToolbox -> Generalization where Simplify Building was fine, but Cartography -> Generalization -> Simplify Polygon was dropping the Tolerance fields. Then noted the same thing for Simplify Line.

Have a ticket open with Esri tech support, and have done the usual troubleshooting.

Windows registry settings for Internet Explorer\Zone\0 and Zone\1 have expected 0 values for the 1200 and 1400 keys (controlling ActiveX and scripting) computer (zone 0) and local intranet (zone 1).

IE11 on Windows 7 sp1, 64-bit. Not running in protected mode. Tried multiple permutations of IE Security settings for Internet and Local intranet levels--with no resolution.

Strangely, when Local intranet to Custom -> Low level, and restarting, I would get exactly one launch of either Simplify toolbox with the Tolerance fields displaying. Launch either again and they were gone.

So this is some weird ActiveX/.NET permissions issue in at least these two toolboxes. Fortunately calling the toolbox by batch, or using the Python window or an out of process Python script all seem to function. Just not as easy for folks looking to flush through model builder.

Does anyone know if this has been assigned a NIM bug number? I've asked and will post it here if I get a response from Esri.

Stuart

Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

V_StuartFoote — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 22:04:56 GMT

Heard back from Esri tech support--this is logged in Nimbus as bug NIM097058

Not yet fixed, suggested work around is to uninstall IE 11

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Stuart

Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

BrandtBrown — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:29:09 GMT

My colleague Nik Stevenson-Molner got the same (or very similar) problem and solved it by uninstalling Internet Explorer 11 upgrade, leaving the Internet E 10. I tried that to no avail so far...

I was having this issue with the tolerance missing in both 10.1 and even when I upgraded to 10.2. Internet Explorer was causing the problem. ESRI Support had me uninstall Internet Explorer 11 completely. Follow directions here: http://www.wikihow.com/Uninstall-Internet-Explorer-11-for-Windows-7. Also, do not have any other versions of Internet Explorer installed. Just use Chrome or Firefox. All is good for me now.

Why ESRI can't post to this forum or provide a fix without us humping through hoops is behind me....

Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

JonnaBosch — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:44:16 GMT

ESRI Support had me uninstall Internet Explorer 11 completely.

It is not necessary to uninstall explorer 11 and 10. In Windows7 there is an option to shut off windows functions. When you do that, the tool works correct.
Support should know that, though...

Turn off Internet explorer in Windows7
Open the Control Panel
Choose Programs
Choose Programs and features, turn Windows features on and off
A panel shows - turn off Internet explorer

And go ahead with simplifying!

No luck on Win 8.1

MarkMcPherson1 — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 23:27:17 GMT

I tried this method for my Windows 8.1 machine, but to no avail (I know your instructions were for Win 7).

It is not necessary to uninstall explorer 11 and 10. In Windows7 there is an option to shut off windows functions. When you do that, the tool works correct.
Support should know that, though...

Turn off Internet explorer in Windows7
Open the Control Panel
Choose Programs
Choose Programs and features, turn Windows features on and off
A panel shows - turn off Internet explorer

And go ahead with simplifying!

Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

MartinPrinz — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 09:12:46 GMT

I have the same problem since 10.1

Shutting of IE changes nothing...

Used python scripting as workaround

Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

DebraParthree — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 16:52:45 GMT

Thank you Emily, I had to bookmark this page to remind me how to access the Batch simplify!

Re: Simplify Line Tool missing Tolerance Option Box

ChrisDonohue__GISP — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 17:29:25 GMT

This issue is still around in ArcGIS 10.2.1. I tried to run Simplify Polygon this morning and could not find a place to enter the Tolerance

Luckily, the workaround advice offered by Emilly Foster on batch processing the tool works (see above in thread).

Chris Donohue, GISP