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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."

Last Published: August 25, 2014 No Product Found
Bug ID Number NIM009750
SubmittedJune 15, 2007
Last ModifiedApril 2, 2025
Applies toNo Product Found
Version found9.2
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

No Public Explanation

Workaround

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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