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Bug

Four characters for every keystroke on Windows XP, 64 Bit Processor, in ArcToolbox or Field Calculator.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 No Product Found
Bug ID Number NIM003692
SubmittedAugust 14, 2006
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toNo Product Found
Version found9.2
Version Fixed9.2
StatusFixed

Description

Typing one letter or character in a geoprocessing tool text box in ArcGIS Desktop causes four of the same character to appear in the text box.

Cause

This is a known issue on Windows 64-bit operating systems and is triggered after editing a model in Model Builder.

Workaround

To resolve this issue, use one of the following workarounds:

  • Close and re-start the application. This resolves the problem until the next time a model is edited in Model Builder.
  • Download and install Service Pack 2 for Windows XP Professional, x64 Edition. See the link in the Related Information section below.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM003692

Software:

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