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Bug

Fail to use the Add Attachments tool with a green warning message, "Cannot open File C:\folder\sample.pdf" when adding a large amount of attachments to a target dataset that is registered as versioned.

Last Published: September 7, 2018 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000116394
SubmittedAugust 28, 2018
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.5.1
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

  1. Run the tool on a file geodatabase.
  2. Copy and paste it back into SDE.
  3. Unregister as versioned and run the Add Attachments tool.
  4. Make a copy of the feature class in SDE and run the tool on the copy without registering it as versioned.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000116394

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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