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Bug

Advanced Label Expressions using VBScript not functioning properly with negative numbers.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM041046
SubmittedDecember 23, 2008
Last ModifiedApril 8, 2025
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found9.3
Version FixedN/A
StatusFixed

Additional Information

Numeric fields must be casted to a numeric type to work correctly in arithmetic expressions.

Workaround

Use the JScript version of the expression when working with negative numbers.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM041046

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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