Microsoft KB Archive/176610

PRB: Error Message When Trying to Composite

PSS ID Number: Q176610 Article last modified on 11-12-1997

IRIX:3.7

IRIX

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The information in this article applies to:

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

= SYMPTOMS =

When trying to composite pictures using Tools -> composite, you get the following error message:

ERROR: Error opening bfp file: pic_namezfp file pic_namebz12779.Zpic

= CAUSE =

You launched SOFTIMAGE 3D from a location where you do not have write access. So, when you try to composite the temporary file that is usually created in the bin directory, it is not possible because only root can write to it. Therefore, an output file is not created and causes the error message.

= RESOLUTION =

Always start SOFTIMAGE 3D from your home directory.


 * 1) To get to your home directory, type: cd
 * 2) Now start SOFTIMAGE 3D.

= STATUS =

This behavior is by design.

= REFERENCES =

If you have any questions concerning the information contained in this article, contact support@softimage.com by e-mail.

= Additional query words: si si3d si3dmr si3dren =

Keywords : si si3d si3dmr si3dren kberrmsg Version : IRIX:3.7 Platform : IRIX Issue type : kbprb ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1997.