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PRB: Error Message "Insufficient disk space"
Last reviewed: February 21, 1997
Article ID: Q163993
The information in this article applies to:
  • Softimage 3D for Windows NT, versions 3.01, 3.51

SYMPTOMS

When you try to save your scene, the following error message appears: 

   "Insufficient disk space"

CAUSE

The NT operating system limits the length of filenames to a maximum of 12 characters.

RESOLUTION

Check the Status line for the name of the file causing the error message. You will have to shorten it to 12 characters or less.

Or, compete the following to locate and rename files that have long filenames:

  1. Open a DOS shell and cd to the directory where your scene files are located.

  2. At the command prompt, type dir /s. This commands lists the files in the current directory.

  3. Change the name of any long filenames that appear.

REFERENCES

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

KBCategory: kbgraphic kbprb
KBSubcategory: si si3d si3dgen
Additional reference words: 3.01 3.51



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Last reviewed: February 21, 1997
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