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Bug

The Calculate Field tool takes longer to run on tables with nvarchar(max) data type field in ArcGIS 10.5.1 compared to 10.3.1.

Last Published: August 9, 2018 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000111906
SubmittedFebruary 23, 2018
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.5.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version2012
StatusNon-Reproducible

Workaround

Either specify a field width for the nvarchar field or recreate the field in a different data type.How To: Change the data type for an existing fieldhttps://support.esri.com/en/technical-article/000009835If changing or removing the nvarchar(max) field is not plausible, upgrade the user's ArcGIS client software since the issue is not reproducible at 10.6.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000111906

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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