Q256817: MapPoint 2001: Linked Data Is Not Mapped Properly

Article: Q256817
Product(s): Microsoft Automap
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbdisplay kbinterop kbimu
Last Modified: 14-SEP-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MapPoint 2002 
- Microsoft MapPoint 2001 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you link data from a Microsoft Excel workbook to a map that you created in
Microsoft MapPoint 2001, you may encounter one or both of the following
symptoms:

- The linked data may not be displayed properly on the map.

- The map legend may not be updated properly.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if the following conditions are true:

- You update the data in the Excel workbook and then save the workbook as a new
  file.

- You change the data source in MapPoint 2001 to the new file.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, create a new map in MapPoint 2001, and then link data
from the new Excel file to the newly created map.

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

MORE INFORMATION
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To prevent this issue from occurring, update the data in the Excel workbook
before you link the data to a MapPoint 2001 map.

Additional query words: mp2001 map point location incorrect refresh

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Keywords          : kbdisplay kbinterop kbimu 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbMapptSearch kbMapPoint2001 kbMapPoint2002
Version           : :
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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