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Bug

Modifying the symbology to use a joined field from an Excel table is extremely slow with a large data set; the same table as DBF is fast.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM041934
SubmittedJanuary 27, 2009
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found9.3
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

Convert the Excel spreadsheet to a DBF or add as a geodatabase table and use that instead of the Excel table.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM041934

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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