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Bug

Using an .xlsx file as an input table for the Make XY Event Layer tool fails when running the tool from a Python snippet exported from ModelBuilder.

Last Published: February 16, 2021 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000135857
SubmittedDecember 4, 2020
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.8.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

This is a known limitation for ArcMap, the issue has been addressed in ArcGIS Pro.

Workaround

  • Convert the .xlsx file to a .csv file.
  • Run the model in ModelBuilder.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000135857

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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