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Bug

ArcMap crashes when opening an MXD with dynamic text displaying attributes of Data Driven Pages if there are no features in the Data Driven Pages index layer.

Last Published: September 1, 2016 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000097857
SubmittedJuly 18, 2016
Last ModifiedSeptember 4, 2025
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.4
Operating SystemN/A
Version Fixed10.5.0
StatusFixed

Workaround

Ensure that the feature class contains features before opening the MXD.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000097857

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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