ERROR

Assertion recmapfile failed at line 1182 "../vtab/vtab.c"

Last Published: April 26, 2020

Error Message

This error occurs while creating a new shapefile, or editing an existing one:

Assertion recmapfile failed at line 1182 "../vtab/vtab.c"

Cause

The HOME environment variable references a read-only network directory.

Solution or Workaround

Set the HOME environment variable to a local drive that is not read-only.

For help with setting a system environment variable, see: How To: Edit an environment variable.

Article ID:000003968

Software:
  • Legacy Products

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