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Error: Invalid raster dataset, failed to create raster layer - The selection cannot be displayed in the current view
| Article ID: | 21443 |
|---|---|
| Software: | ArcGIS - ArcEditor 8.3, 8.1, 8.1.2, 8.2, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.3.1 ArcGIS - ArcInfo 8.2, 9.0, 8.0.1, 8.0.2, 8.1, 8.1.2, 8.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.3.1 ArcGIS - ArcView 8.3, 8.1, 8.1.2, 8.2, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.3.1 |
| Platforms: | Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP |
Error Message
"Invalid raster dataset, failed to create raster layer"
This other error occurs when trying to preview the same raster dataset in ArcCatalog:
"The selection cannot be displayed in the current view"
Cause
Solution or Workaround
- Use ArcCatalog to copy the raster into a new directory.
- Start Windows Explorer and navigate to the new raster.
- Delete any *.aux files in the directory where the new raster resides.
- Add the new raster to ArcMap or preview it in ArcCatalog. Calculate new pyramids if prompted.
If the new raster doesn't return this error, and it is necessary to maintain the original raster in it's original location, delete or rename the .aux file. It is also advisable to inspect the raster proxy folder for any conflicting or corrupt .aux files for this raster.
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Created: 1/21/2002
Last Modified: 5/3/2011
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Comments
By Anonymous - 11/12/2006 4:48 PM
The article is incorrect or the solution didn’t work.
I copied the files as suggested, delteed the .aux and still get the error on ALL my raster data sets. This problem has just suddenly appeared. These files were viewable and working under 9.1just 3 days ago. What could have happened to cause this to appear?
By Anonymous - 03/10/2005 8:49 AM
Should this kb article (21433) include a mention of conflicts with orphan aux files in the RasterProxies folder?
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By Anonymous - 01/18/2005 9:01 AM
this article worked for .tif files but not for the .sid files.
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By Anonymous - 09/15/2004 11:51 AM
This solution didn't solve my problem. I'm trying to add a headerless raster (USGS landcover) to ArcMap and I get the error, "Invalid raster dataset, failed to create raster layer."
By Anonymous - 03/25/2003 2:11 PM
This error is generated within ArcMap. It happens when I try to add more than 25 rasters to one .mxd file. Each subsequent raster that I try to add becomes corrupted by ArcMap. I know of another person who has the same limitation only he can add up to 50 rasters. What's the deal?
By Anonymous - 03/07/2003 11:53 AM
This is the exact error I am getting, but I do not locate any aux files becuse I am working with a grid.
By Anonymous - 01/13/2003 3:55 PM
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By Anonymous - 12/03/2006 9:27 AM
Other - See details below.
Feature suggestion: When ArcMap won't let me add a raster data set. Why do I have to look up and find this article, and then manually delet all the .aux files, and see if it works? Why cant AM present me with a dialog box that tells me that "Can't add raster data, may be because of corrupt auxialry files, do you want AM to delete the .aux-file? YES/NO/More info"