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Bug

Numbers or coordinates with decimals from an Excel table are not recognized in ArcGIS Pro when created in other region with a different decimal separator.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000161061
SubmittedAugust 30, 2023
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.1.3
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

Documentation states the field type specified in Excel is not used in determining the field type exposed in ArcGIS; the field type and values are entirely provided by the Microsoft client used to connect to the Excel files.

Workaround

  • Export the table to a CSV file.
  • Create the table in Excel with a region that uses a point as the decimal separator.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000161061

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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