Microsoft KB Archive/174413

PRB:Error message - CreateDIBSection failed with error code = 0

PSS ID Number: Q174413 Article last modified on 09-29-1997

IRIX:3.7; WINNT:3.7

IRIX winnt

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The information in this article applies to:

 Softimage 3D for IRIX, version 3.7 == Softimage 3D for Windows NT, version 3.7 == 

= SYMPTOMS =

While trying to preview, one of the following error messages appears in the SOFTIMAGE 3D Command Prompt:

CreateDIBSection failed with error code = 0

-OR-

worldtoprsp1: divide by zero, transformation ignored

This can also cause SOFTIMAGE 3D to crash without any warnings.

= CAUSE =

The X resolution and perhaps the X and Y resolution in Preview Setup are set to 0. You must specify a value other than 0 for the X (Y resolution alone does not cause a problem).

= RESOLUTION =

In the Preview Setup, enter a value other than 0 for the X resolution.

= REFERENCES =

If you have any questions concerning the information contained in this article, contact support@softimage.com by e-mail. ====================================================================== Keywords : si si3d si3dren kberrmsg Version : IRIX:3.7; WINNT:3.7 Platform : IRIX winnt Issue type : kbprb ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1997.