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Bug

Shapefiles in ArcMap 10.2.x have a maximum precision in long integer fields of 9, while shapefiles in ArcMap 10.3 have a maximum precision in long integer fields of 10.

Last Published: April 16, 2015 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000086510
SubmittedMarch 31, 2015
Last ModifiedNovember 24, 2020
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.2.2
Operating SystemWindows
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

This is by design. An integer will hold 2,147,483,647. Using only a 9 with limits an integer to 999,999,999. Previously it was truncating the values.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000086510

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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