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Bug

Bracketed attribute values and values bracketed with special characters such as double quotes, do not come in as text fields when added to a map or processed with a geoprocessing tool.

Last Published: June 11, 2015 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000087060
SubmittedApril 20, 2015
Last ModifiedOctober 20, 2021
SeverityMedium
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.3
Operating SystemWindows
Operating System Version7 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.

Workaround

- Add a Text File Driver Schema.ini file) to define the field type and properties for the columns needed. Refer to the link below when adding an ASCII or text file table. http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/desktop/latest/manage-data/tables/adding-an-ascii-or-text-file-table.htm)

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000087060

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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