Bug
1. Layer selection choice is getting corrupted when feature classes are stored within a feature dataset in Input drop box of Add field Tool (Data Management>Fields). 2. When the core Add Field geoprocessing tool (Data Management) and with the geoprocessing set to run as a background process, Select a layer from the TOC as the input table and add an arbitrary field to the layer, after successful tool execution we see that if we open the Add Field tool a second time and observe that at least one layer has disappeared from the input table drop-down choices. Tested on following combinations: 1. Created a new Personal as well as file geodatabase > feature dataset and imported the ESRI sample data, however able to reproduce this issue. 2.Created new personal as well as file geodatabase > feature dataset and imported user data to the geodatabase, however able to reproduce the issue.
| Bug ID Number | NIM065827 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | March 8, 2011 |
| Last Modified | June 5, 2024 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS for Desktop |
| Version found | 10.0 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 7 64 Bit |
| Status | Duplicate |
Additional Information
NIM081280Workaround
1.Launch Arc Map 10.0 and add data.2. Go to editor toolbar > Start Editing>Select the feature Class.3 .Right Click on featute Class in Table of Contents> Open Attribute Table> Table Options>Add Field>Give required parameters> Press Ok4.Go to Editor Toolbar >Save Edits> Stop Editing.Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: NIM065827
Software:
- ArcGIS for Desktop
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