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Bug

Export to CAD creates empty outputs after adding the field to the table and calculating values into the field outside an ArcMap Edit session.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM059557
SubmittedJuly 30, 2010
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.0
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionXP
Version Fixed10
StatusFixed

Additional Information

This issue was Layers not working with the Export to CAD tool, but it was fixed in the SP1 arelease for 10.0

Workaround

1] Select features to be exported in the ArcMap session.2] Calculate field values in a edit session.3] Select features before doing the field calculation, then the export works.4] In the Export to CAD tool, browse to the data to be exported rather than using drag and drop. This fails if the feature layer is dragged and dropped into the tool from ArcMap.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM059557

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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