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Bug

Corrupt ArcToolbox.dat file in the application data can cause metadata tools to fail with the error, "000584: Implementation of this Tool's Validate is invalid."

Last Published: August 21, 2020 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM089212
SubmittedFebruary 21, 2013
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.0
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7
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

Rename the ArcToolbox.dat file to ArcToolbox_old.dat to force ArcGIS to rebuild this file. The file can be found in: <a href="file:C:/Users/" target="_blank">C:\Users\</a><username>\AppData\Roaming\ESRI\Desktop10.0\ArcToolbox

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM089212

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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