ERROR

Assertion "Directory is Writable" failed at line 319 of file "..\avfile\fn.c"

Last Published: April 26, 2020

Error Message

When attempting to save a project, the following error occurs:

Assertion "Directory is Writable" failed at line 319 of file "..\avfile\fn.c".

Cause

The HOME and/or the TEMP variables have not been set to a valid directory.

Solution or Workaround

Set the HOME and TEMP variables in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

See: How To: Set ArcView's home directory

Article ID:000003658

Software:
  • Legacy Products

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