Inserted objects (for example, Word, Excel documents, and so forth.) do not display or open properly when a map document is used as a map document template in ArcGIS 10.
Last Published: September 23, 2014ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number
NIM059103
Submitted
July 16, 2010
Last Modified
June 5, 2024
Applies to
ArcGIS for Desktop
Version found
10.0
Status
Known Limit
After review by the development team, it has been determined that this issue is related to a known limitation with the software that lies outside of Esri's control. The issue's Additional Information section may contain further explanation.
Additional Information
Templates were not supported starting at ArcGIS 10.0, this issue will not be addressed
Workaround
Insert the object after starting a new map document from a map document template. OROpen the map document with the inserted object directly and select 'Save as'.