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Bug

Unable to edit the attributes in the event layers created using the ‘Make XY Event Layer’ tool in ArcGIS Pro.

Last Published: August 20, 2020 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000132906
SubmittedAugust 7, 2020
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found2.6
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

This is expected behavior. Text files are not editable even if they participate in an XY event layer. A layer without an OBJECTID cannot be edited. Refer to the help documentation here: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/tool-reference/data-management/make-xy-event-layer.htm. This behavior is blocked in ArcMap, it is not possible to create an XY event layer from a .csv file. The solution is to either: 1. Create a file geodatabase standalone table from the .csv file, and make an event layer from the new table. 2. Use the 'XY to Point' geoprocessing tool to create a feature class from the .csv file.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000132906

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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