When trying to overwrite a shapefile in a Python script that is open in another program display, the error message, "File already exists", is displayed.
Last Published: August 25, 2014No Product Found
Bug ID Number
NIM013537
Submitted
December 7, 2007
Last Modified
June 5, 2024
Applies to
No Product Found
Version found
9.2
Version Fixed
9.3
Status
Fixed
The bug has been fixed. See the Version Fixed and Additional Information, if applicable, for more information.
Workaround
Make sure that the shapefile is not in use or being viewed by other programs.