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Bug

Shapefiles do not maintain empty string values, not allowing dynamic text from Data Driven Pages to recognize the string fields as empty.

Last Published: August 19, 2020 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM073048
SubmittedSeptember 22, 2011
Last ModifiedApril 18, 2025
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.0
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7
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

This is not reproducible with a geodatabase feature class.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM073048

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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