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Bug

A feature or row in the attribute table of a shapefile disappears when saving edits in ArcMap.

Last Published: March 4, 2019 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000119950
SubmittedFebruary 8, 2019
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.6.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7.0 64 Bit
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

We apologize that we were unable to address this issue within the current product support cycle. If the issue continues to affect your work in a supported release, please contact Technical Support. Note that ArcGIS 10.8.2 is the current release of ArcGIS Desktop and will enter Mature Support in March 2024 (https://support.esri.com/en-us/products/arcmap/life-cycle). There are no plans to release an ArcGIS Desktop 10.9, and we recommend that you migrate to ArcGIS Pro. See Migrate from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro (https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-pro/resources/migrate) for more information.

Workaround

  1. Close and reopen the attribute table.
  2. Save the map document and close it.
  3. Relaunch the .mxd file. The missing attributes are displayed.
  4. In the Catalog pane, search the folder location for the shapefile, and open the shapefile properties.
  5. Go to the Indexes tab and click Update.
  6. Export the shapefile to a new shapefile. The missing attributes are retrieved.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000119950

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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