Bug
Duplicate field names cause incorrect results after a spatial join in Python using field mapping.
| Bug ID Number | NIM071321 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | August 3, 2011 |
| Last Modified | June 5, 2024 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS for Desktop |
| Version found | 10.0 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 7 64 Bit |
| Status | Will 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 the following steps to the Python script:1. Copy point feature class to a new shapefile (intermediate feature class).2. Delete the duplicate fields from intermediate point feature class.3. Use intermediate feature class in the spatial join (the feature class without duplicate fields).4. Delete the intermediate feature class from the disk.Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: NIM071321
Software:
- ArcGIS for Desktop
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