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Distance between points in two shapefiles

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10-18-2012 12:11 AM
SashikanthGurram
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I am trying to get the distance between the points in two datasets. For this I have created two point feature shapefiles using the corresponding two datasets. Now, to get the distance between the points, I have used the point distance tool under Analysis Tools>Proximity Analysis. However, for some reason the process is failing is failing. I have defined the coordinate system for the point features as a projected coordinated system (UTM NAD 1983 17N).

The specific error was 999999 which was error in executing the function. Can someone please suggest a solution for this issue.

PS: There is no specific sub forum for Analysis tools. As such, I have posted my query under this section.
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MarkBoucher
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After learning about the limitation of shape files this forum which directed me to http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/main/10.1/index.html#/for_shapefile_output/01m100000004000000/, I'd suggest moving the data into a geodatabase and see if the functions work better.
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