Bug
arcpy.Describe with data path as a parameter doesn't return the default aliasName for a geodatabase feature class or table.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000109412 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | November 9, 2017 |
| Last Modified | June 5, 2024 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS for Desktop |
| Version found | 10.5.1 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 7.0 64 Bit |
| Status | Will Not Be Addressed |
Additional Information
If the alias has not been set in the table properties dialog, the alias box shows the table name, but the alias has not actually been set.Workaround
1. Load the data to ArcMap and use the layer/table name as arcpy.Describe() parameter, such as arcpy.Describe("testtable")" instead of the data path.2. Design your script logic to assume a null return of "arcpy.Describe().aliasName" indicates "arcpy.Describe().Name".Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000109412
Software:
- ArcGIS for Desktop
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