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Bug

In ArcGIS Engine application, the ‘Select All’ command selects the features of the top layer in the TOC even if the second or third layer have been selected.

Last Published: August 31, 2014 ArcGIS Engine
Bug ID Number NIM056178
SubmittedApril 9, 2010
Last ModifiedFebruary 20, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Engine
Version found9.3.1
Program languageC#
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionXP
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

Add custom command to select all features in the context menu.‘Workaround.zip’ is attached.Steps for the workaround:1. Unzip the folder ‘Workaround.zip’ in a local directory.2. Two folders are inside it ‘Data’ folder that contains the ‘TestFinal.mxd’ and ‘TOCControlContextMenu_EJ’ folder with the project.3. Run the ‘ContextMenu2005.sln’ from ‘TOCControlContextMenu_EJ’ folder.4. Add the ‘TestFinal.mxd’ from the ‘Data’ folder.5. Right click on the second layer (U.S. Counties (Generalized)) in the TOC.6. Click on ‘Select All Features’ command (It is added by the ESRI analyst).7. It will select the features of U.S. Counties (Generalized).8. Similarly it can be checked for other layers in the TOC as well.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM056178

Software:

  • ArcGIS Engine

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