definition query and mosaic dataset from gdb ArcMap 10.1 SP1

Question

I have a Python AddIn Combobox to select a value from the drop-down list. This value changes the definition query of the layers in mxd. This works fine for "normal" feature classes, not for a mosaic dataset. On the Layer Properties dialog box the DefintionQuery tab is empty.

layer_lst = arcpy.mapping.ListLayers(arcpy.mapping.MapDocument("CURRENT"))

for layer in layer_lst:

   if layer.name in ('dted_hillshade','dted_dem6x6') and layer.supports("DEFINITIONQUERY"):

      layer.definitionQuery = "\"NAME\"=\'000E00N.DT2\'"
      arcpy.RefreshActiveView()

Does anyone one know a workaround to set a correct Definition query for mosaic dataset?

Answer 1

I overlooked the symptom you described so had thought you might be encountering NIM067173 which should have been fixed by 10.1 or NIM076742 which seems to still be an open issue. However, it sounds like you may be coming up against something different.