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Bug

If an .mxd with data referencing a mapped network drive is sent to a user, the data source does not redirect to UNC paths using 'Replace All'.

Last Published: October 26, 2016 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000099826
SubmittedOctober 5, 2016
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.4
Operating SystemWindows OS
StatusDuplicate

Additional Information

Duplicate of BUG-000092590: Similar issue involving UNC paths and mapped drives within Set Datasource.

Workaround

1. Use 'Replace All' on the paths of the broken data source.2. In the copy of the .mxd, with the broken data sources, replace all mapped network drive paths with a Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000099826

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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