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
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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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
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Always start SOFTIMAGE 3D from your home directory.
 
1. To get to your home directory, type: cd
 
2. Now start SOFTIMAGE 3D.
 
STATUS
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This behavior is by design.
 
REFERENCES
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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
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Keywords          : si si3d si3dmr si3dren kberrmsg
Version           : IRIX:3.7
Platform          : IRIX
Issue type        : kbprb
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