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Bug

The arcpy.AddJoin_management tool does not allow shapefiles when the full path to the shapefile is referenced.

Last Published: December 27, 2016 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000099839
SubmittedOctober 5, 2016
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.4
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

Addjoin works on layers. layers can have joins added to them. The input to the addjoin tool must be a layer.

Workaround

Use a feature layer to create the join.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000099839

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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