MapPoint 2001: Leading Zeros Are Truncated When You Import Numeric Data (257324)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MapPoint 2002
  • Microsoft MapPoint 2001

This article was previously published under Q257324

SYMPTOMS

When you import numeric data into Microsoft MapPoint 2001, the leading zeros in the data may be truncated.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you import the data in *.csv or *.txt format.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, use Microsoft Access or Microsoft Excel to open the data file, and then format the numeric data that you want to import into MapPoint 2001 as text.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft MapPoint 2001.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/6/2003
Keywords:kbdisplay kbprb KB257324