Problem: Operation Failed [using Shortest Path function]

Article ID:	18373
Bug Id:	CQ00135047
Software:	ArcGIS - ArcEditor 8.1 ArcGIS - ArcInfo 8.1 ArcGIS - ArcView 8.1
Platforms:	Windows NT 4.0, 2000

Description

The Shortest Path function in Spatial Analyst, when using the output distance and direction rasters generated by the Straight Line Distance function, returns the message:

"Operation Failed"

Cause

The Shortest Path function is designed to work using the output distance and direction rasters generated by the Cost Weighted Distance function, not by the Straight Line Distance function.

Solution or Workaround

Generate distance and direction rasters with the Cost Weighted distance function. Use these as the inputs for the Shortest Path function.

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Created: 4/20/2001
Last Modified: 9/19/2003