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Bug

Opening a map document by double-clicking or right-clicking and selecing open in Windows Explorer changes the upper case file name to lower case in the title bar.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM059081
SubmittedJuly 15, 2010
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found9.3.1
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

In Windows explorer > right click on the map document > Open with > Choose program > Under "Recommended programs:" select ArcMap instead of ArcGIS file handler > check ON "Always use selected program to open this kind of file." > Hit OK. The next time map document is double clicked it will show the the correct case for the file name in the title bar of the map document.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM059081

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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