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Bug

When adding a Microsoft Access table through an OLE DB Connection in ArcGIS Pro 3.4.2, long text fields turn into BLOB.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000174408
SubmittedFebruary 19, 2025
Last ModifiedMarch 13, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.4.2
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
StatusIn Review

Workaround

  1. Exporting the table from the Access Database as an Excel Sheet and importing it to ArcGIS Pro.
  2. Using the Quick Import tool available with the Data Interoperability extension, imported data correctly in a file geodatabase.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000174408

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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