Bug
When adding a text file to ArcMap that has degrees-minutes-seconds (DMS) Latitude and/or Longitude, ArcMap adds the LAT_D and/or LONG_D fields; if there are no values for DMS LAT and/or LONG, values in the table are unavoidably shifted.
| Bug ID Number | NIM091051 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | April 29, 2013 |
| Last Modified | June 5, 2024 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS for Desktop |
| Version found | 10.1 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 7 |
| Status | Will 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
1. Manually change the schema file after the text file has been added to the map so that the LAT_D/LONG_D fields do not show and all fields are added in as text fields.Or2. Import the text file to an Excel spreadsheet, set all fields so that they are formatted as general/text, and add this spreadsheet to the map.Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: NIM091051
Software:
- ArcGIS for Desktop
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