topic Re: Unable to delete fields. in ArcGIS Pro Questions

Unable to delete fields.

ajkelsey — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 21:01:49 GMT

It looks like some things have changed since the last time I wanted to delete fields form an attribute table. I used "add join" to add a csv table to a feature class. I wish to remove what I have added to try something different. However, I can't seem to get it to work. If I use the "delete field" tool, it only shows fields that were original to the feature class. I then tried to delete the fields from the attribute table, but no action is taken when I select the field and click delete.

ArcGIS Pro 2.8.3

Re: Unable to delete fields.

DavidPike — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 21:21:39 GMT

The joined field shouldn't be part of your feature class and isn't able to be removed by delete field management.

Use Remove Join (Data Management)—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

Re: Unable to delete fields.

DanPatterson — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 22:40:50 GMT

use Join Field (Data Management)—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

you can specify which fields to carry over during the join

Re: Unable to delete fields.

PrimaliWeerasinghe1 — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:28:01 GMT

I guess since adding a field through the editor we have to do the same
while deleting.