PROBLEM

Adding XY data from a table that has another table joined to it in ArcMap fails

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Description

Attempting to generate a feature layer using the 'Add XY data' tool fails if the XY table has another table joined to it.

Cause

This is a known issue.

Solution or Workaround

This issue has been resolved in ArcGIS Version 8.1.2.

In ArcGIS 8.1:

  1. Remove all joins from the table.
  2. Create the layer.
  3. Join the table to the new layer.

    Note:
    If your data is in an ArcSDE server, and is registered with the geodatabase, this problem will still occur.

Article ID:000004470

Software:
  • ArcMap 8 x

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