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Bug

When running the Join Field geoprocessing tool in ArcPy in a stand-alone Python script, unexpected NULL values are output to the joined table.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM083652
SubmittedAugust 9, 2012
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7 64 Bit
Version Fixed10.1
StatusFixed

Additional Information

Fixed in 10.1 sp1.

Workaround

Use a combination of Make Feature Layer tool, Add Join tool, and Copy Features tool as seen in python_join_issue_<a href="http://addjoin.py" target="_blank">addjoin.py</a>

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM083652

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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