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Bug

The Overlay Route Events tool populates empty cells with zeros (for numeric fields) or empty strings (for text fields) instead of null values.

Last Published: October 31, 2017 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM081760
SubmittedJune 15, 2012
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.0
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7
StatusWill 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.

Workaround

After running the tool, select all the table records with a blank value in the text fields or 0 in the numberic fields or 12:00:00am in the date fields, and use the field calculator to set the fields to Null. Note: Cannot field calculate to null in a .dbf.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM081760

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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