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Bug

Schema locks are not being released once a feature layer is removed from ArcMap and attempted to be deleted from ArcCatalog.

Last Published: August 31, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM063897
SubmittedDecember 31, 2010
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.0
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

The only way to release the lock, is to exit out of the ArcMap session completely in order to delete the feature class from the geodatabase in ArcCatalog.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM063897

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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