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PRB: Error Message "Cannot open SOFTIMAGE font"
Last reviewed: May 9, 1997
Article ID: Q168184
The information in this article applies to:
  • Softimage 3D for IRIX, versions 3.51, 3.7

SYMPTOMS

When you try to start SOFTIMAGE 3D after installing it, the following error message appears: 

   "Cannot open SOFTIMAGE font (invalid argument)
   Cannot open SOFTIMAGE font (no such file directory)"

CAUSE

This message is issued at start-up time, when system fonts are not found or if you do not have the permissions to read them.

The environment variable SI_LOCATION, which is set in the .softimage file, may not be pointing to the correct location (default is /usr/softimage).

RESOLUTION

Check to ensure that you have access to the following fonts under $SI_LOCATION/3D/rsrc: 

   Softimage.fnt
   Softimage15.fnt
   Softlogo.fnt
Make sure that the environment variable SI_LOCATION is pointing to the correct location (default is /usr/softimage). To see where it is pointing, type "echo $SI_LOCATION" in a shell.

REFERENCES

SOFTIMAGE 3D Installation Guide, Troubleshooting section.

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

Keywords : kberrmsg kbprint kbsetup kbtshoot si si3d si3dinst kbprb
Version : 3.51 3.7
Platform : IRIX

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Last reviewed: May 9, 1997
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