Frequently asked question

Why can't I use double-byte characters in my ArcMap raster datasets and layers?

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Answer

Double-byte characters (like the Japanese “5C” character) are not supported for rasters in ArcGIS 8.1.

Article ID:000003264

Software:
  • ArcMap 8 x

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