ERROR

Could not open raster dataset from file

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Error Message

The error "Could not open raster dataset from file" occurs when peforming certain functions using the Raster Calculator.

Cause

In ArcGIS 8.1, non-grid outputs from the Raster Calculator are not added directly to the Table of Contents in ArcMap. Examples of non-grid output include shapefiles (such as that generated from GridShape) and tables.

Solution or Workaround

ArcGIS 8.1.2 will add the non-grid output to the Table of Contents.

The non-grid output is stored in your working directory. As a workaround, navigate to the location of these outputs and add them to ArcMap using the Add Data button on the Standard toolbar.

Note:
Some output types cannot be added directly to ArcMap, such as the result from the GridAscii function.

Article ID:000004313

Software:
  • ArcMap 8 x

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