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Bug

Within ArcMap, editing a subtype description containing a period or comma results in the following error message: "This number field does not have any scale, thus you can't enter a floating point number."

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Bug ID Number NIM053310
SubmittedJanuary 22, 2010
Last ModifiedApril 2, 2025
Applies toArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Version found9.3.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version2003
Version Fixed10.0
StatusFixed

Workaround

Within ArcMap, you can successfully edit a subtype description containing a period or comma by opening the Attribute Table for the feature class > choose Options > Choose Appearance > Uncheck coded value domain and subtype descriptions. Then complete the edits within the attribute table, and save edits. Finally go back to > Options > Choose Appearance > Check coded value domain and subtype descriptions.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM053310

Software:

  • ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase

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