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Bug

The shp2sde and tbl2sde commands fail to import special (non-English) characters into SQL Server when making a direct connection in the command.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Bug ID Number NIM058661
SubmittedJune 30, 2010
Last ModifiedApril 2, 2025
Applies toArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Version found10.0
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version2003
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

Use ArcCatalog to import shape file with special (non-English) characters.

Workaround

Create a conversion text file, to be used after the -a parameter in the shp2sde command. Specify the columns to be created as NSTRING, so NVARCHAR columns are created in the feature class. The special characters then display correctly.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM058661

Software:

  • ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase

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