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Bug

Unexpected behavior occurs when using input parameters that include escape characters (\n or \t) for certain geoprocessing tools and ArcPy functions.

Last Published: July 7, 2015 No Product Found
Bug ID Number NIM082676
SubmittedJuly 12, 2012
Last ModifiedApril 2, 2025
Applies toNo Product Found
Version found10.1
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

Specify the parameter with an uppercase instead: In the case of the Create database user tool use a user name containing an "n" in upper case as "domain\Name as:stellar\Newguy instead of stellar\newguy

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM082676

Software:

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