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Failed to import shapefile - Failed to compare two elements in the array.

Anonymous User — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:18:43 GMT

Original User: BruceLang

Some shapefiles (ZIPped) import fine while others trigger an error. The shapefiles were created using the same procedure. (created ArcEditor 9.3.1)

Dist_Airport.zip - Imports without error

Dist_Fire.zip - Does not import, triggers an error

What is the meaning of this error? "Failed to compare two elements in the array"

Thank you.

Re: Failed to import shapefile - Failed to compare two elements in the array.

ShellyGill2 — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:57:31 GMT

Hi Bruce

I think you're running in to some kind of a limit on vertex numbers or numbers of parts on an imported polygon here. I tried splitting your shapefile up, and it's just feature number 9 that's showing the problem, and splitting that feature into two separate polygons meant that both imported OK. I'll refer this one for more investigation.

On the subject of the error messages, we're aware that the error messages are currently not very informative in many cases, and are working to improve this in a future release. I'll update this thread when I find out more on the issue, and make sure the help is updated with more information too.

Re: Failed to import shapefile - Failed to compare two elements in the array.

Anonymous User — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:29:18 GMT

Original User: BruceLang

Thank you Shelly.

BTW - The ability to import shapefile data into ArcGIS.com is TREMENDOUSLY SUPER!! :cool: