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Bug

ArcMap resets defined scale and precision values in the file geodatabase feature class to zero for the Double type field.

Last Published: April 23, 2021 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000139148
SubmittedApril 19, 2021
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.3.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

Refer to the documentation for the Add Field tool: https://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/latest/tools/data-management-toolbox/add-field.htm. "File and personal geodatabases support only binary type fields, and precision and scale are ignored."

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000139148

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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