ERROR
When clicking the Histogram tool to create a histogram of a raster layer, 'An invalid field name was used' error is returned
Error Message
This error occurs when clicking the Histogram tool to create a histogram of a raster layer:
"An invalid field name was used"
Cause
A histogram of data symbolized using a joined field is being created. Joined fields are not supported by the Histogram tool with ArcGIS 8.1.
Solution or Workaround
Use a field that has not been joined to the raster to symbolize your data, then click the Histogram tool.
Article ID:000003338
- ArcMap 8 x
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