Bug
The Alter Field tool updates the alias of the feature class in the geodatabase but does not update the alias of the corresponding layer in the MXD. The layer in Table of Content still displays the old alias in the MXD.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000113708 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | May 3, 2018 |
| Last Modified | June 5, 2024 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS for Desktop |
| Version found | 10.6 |
| Status | Will 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. Note that ArcGIS 10.8.2 is the current release of ArcGIS Desktop and will enter Mature Support in March 2024 (https://support.esri.com/en-us/products/arcmap/life-cycle). There are no plans to release an ArcGIS Desktop 10.9, and we recommend that you migrate to ArcGIS Pro. See Migrate from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro (https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-pro/resources/migrate) for more information.Workaround
- Recreate the MXD after running the Alter Field tool.
- Remove the layers from the MXD.
- Re-add the layers from the SDE database connection.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000113708
Software:
- ArcGIS for Desktop
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