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Bug

Feature services in ArcGIS Online are allowed to have field names greater than 64 characters but cannot be exported to a file geodatabase.

Last Published: July 28, 2017 ArcGIS Online
Bug ID Number BUG-000100765
SubmittedNovember 12, 2016
Last ModifiedOctober 16, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Online
Version foundN/A
Operating SystemN/A
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

The development team has considered the issue or request and concluded it will not be addressed in the current release cycle. If this is still a concern, contact Esri Support Services.

Workaround

1. Open the feature service in a new web map with full editing control.

2. Open the attribute table > Table Options > Add Field.

3. Create a new field of the same type and give it a shorter name.

4. Click the gear icon next to the new field > Calculate.

5. Copy the values over to the shorter name field with: Short field name = long field name.

6. Click the gear icon next to the long field name > Delete.

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Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000100765

Software:

  • ArcGIS Online

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