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Bug

The Field Calculator does not change existing values when using the Python parser outside of an edit session on a personal geodatabase with a math operator and another field name in the expression.

Last Published: September 30, 2016 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000093894
SubmittedJanuary 29, 2016
Last ModifiedApril 16, 2025
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.3.1
Version Fixed10.5.0
StatusFixed

Workaround

Use a file geodatabase, start an edit session, use the VB Script parser, or use ArcGIS for Desktop 10.3 or earlier.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000093894

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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