BUG

Checking data out to AXF causes a crash if the maximum number of fields and/or number of characters in field names is reached

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Description

If a feature class exceeds the maximum number of fields and/or the maximum number of characters in the field names when checking data out to AXF format using the ArcPad Data Manager toolbar, ArcMap crashes for some users.

Cause

This is a known size limitation of 255 field characters in the AXF file, which is a limitation of Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition.

Workaround

Create a new field and limit the name to 254 characters or less.

Article ID:000011616

Software:
  • ArcPad Prev
  • ArcPad 10 0

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