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Bug

Sorting a feature class with the nvarchar(max) data type field takes longer in comparison to a feature class without it.

Last Published: November 5, 2021 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000103358
SubmittedMarch 3, 2017
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.5
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version2008 R2 64 Bit
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

This issue will not be addressed within the current product support cycle. Contact Technical Support if the issue continues to affect work in a supported release.

Workaround

Recreate the field in a data type other than nvarchar(max), and remove the existing nvarchar(max) fields from the attribute table. Refer to the following documentation for more information, How To: Change the data type for an existing field.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000103358

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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