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Bug

Special characters and numeric values appear as default values in the Layer properties > Subtypes tab in a File geodatabase.

Last Published: August 19, 2020 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM062297
SubmittedOctober 26, 2010
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.0
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7 64 Bit
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

Use either one of the workflows in creating domains and fields.Note:- In the Domain Properties for Long and Short Integers, the minimum value assigned is 1 and the maximum value is 5.- Other Data types were tested as well. Some receive default values while others do not.a. Float -7.062973E-34b. Double -7.06297291286275E-c. Date 12:00:00 AMd. Blob (No Default Values)- When different workflows are used in creating the domain and fields, special characters and numeric values do not appear on the Default Value column. Below are workflows where the issue did not occur.Workflow A.- Create a geodatabase- Create a feature class- Add fields during the creation of the feature classa. Create field for the following Field type: long, short, text- Go to Feature Class Properties > Subtypes tab > Domains button- Create domains for the following Field types: long, short, text- In the Subtype Field choose the Long Integer field* No Default values- In the Subtype Field choose the Short Integer field* No Default valuesWorkflow B.- Create a geodatabase- Create a feature class- Go to ArcMap and add the empty feature class- Add fields manually: Open Attribute Table > Options > Add Field- Go back to ArcCatalog- Go to Feature Class Properties > Subtypes tab > Domains button- Create domains for the following Field types: long, short, text- In the Subtype Field choose the Long Integer field* No Default values- In the Subtype Field choose the Short Integer field* No Default valuesWorkflow C.- Create a geodatabase- Create a domain in the geodatabase: a. Database Properties > Domainsb. Create domains for the following Field types: long, short, text- Create a feature class- Go to ArcMap and add the empty feature class- Add fields manually: Open Attribute Table > Options > Add Field- Go back to ArcCatalog- Go to Feature Class Properties > Subtypes tab- In the Subtype Field choose the Long Integer field.* No Default values- In the Subtype Field choose the Short Integer field.* No Default values

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM062297

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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