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Bug

When using a shapefile or feature class as input for the Make XY Event Layer geoprocessing tool, the output layer contains two Shape fields, preventing export of the event layer to a shapefile.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM075822
SubmittedNovember 30, 2011
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.0
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

Use gp's CopyFeatures or FeatureclassToFeatureclass tools to export.

Workaround

1. Right-click the desired layer in the table of contents and click Open Attribute Table.2. Choose the Table Options drop-downand click Export.3. Select the Output Table file browser and navigate to the location where the output DBF is to be stored. Click Save > OK > Yes.4. Right-click the newly created DBF in the table of contents and select Display XY Data.5. Choose the X and Y fields and click OK.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM075822

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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