When adding a new file geodatabase feature class field, raise the field name limit to match stated documentation

wayfaringrob — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 18:05:19 GMT

Per this documentation, the maximum length of a field name in a .gdb is 64 characters. However, users are capped at 29 characters when setting up a new field in the Fields view. I cannot enter any more characters here:

Yet GP tools output field names that are, in fact, longer than 29 characters:

When you enter that cell and tap any key, all of a sudden you're over the limit and can no longer save even though you didn't actually change anything.

Please walk the walk on your documentation, thanks.

Re: When adding a new file geodatabase feature class field, raise the field name limit to match stated documentation - Status changed to: Closed

KoryKramer — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 20:43:12 GMT

Unfortunately this is a bug, not an idea.

BUG-000148223: Unable to create a 64-character long field name in ArcGIS Pro.

Go to https://support.esri.com/en/bugs/nimbus/QlVHLTAwMDE0ODIyMw== and click the Subscribe button.

Thank you.

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When adding a new file geodatabase feature class field, raise the field name limit to match stated documentation

Re: When adding a new file geodatabase feature class field, raise the field name limit to match stated documentation - Status changed to: Closed