Bug
When performing a join with a shapefile that has a name that begins with a number, the resulting table will open with blank records and the following error: "Could not load data from the data source. If you can correct the problem, press the refresh button to reload data. Possible problems can include bad network connection, invalid field, etc."
| Bug ID Number | NIM009750 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | June 15, 2007 |
| Last Modified | April 2, 2025 |
| Applies to | No Product Found |
| Version found | 9.2 |
| Status | Known Limit |
Additional Information
No Public ExplanationWorkaround
Export the Shapefile to a new Shapefile - use up to only 5 characters for the name of the output file. Now join the shapefile with the fields from the INFO table and the Open Attribute Table command will work properly and the table will be populated.This workaround is data specific. Different character length for table and field names with different data may be sufficient.Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: NIM009750
Software:
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