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Bug

The attribute table, from generating an XY event layer from an XLS table, is empty and flashes when opened.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 No Product Found
Bug ID Number NIM031158
SubmittedJanuary 9, 2008
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toNo Product Found
Version found9.2
Version FixedN/A
StatusFixed

Workaround

Export the XY event layer to data or convert the XLS table to DBF before adding into ArcMap.Remove all the fields from the .xls file, except the FID and VTXCOORD, VTYCOORD fields. The XY event table will function properly.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM031158

Software:

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