Error: EDGEMATCH Returns "CGI" Message

Solution or Workaround

Error Message

The command 'EDGEMATCH cover1 cover2' returns one of these error messages:

"Unable to to open CGI.CFG, the GSS configuration file.

GSS*CGI Lahey Fortran 90/Pharlap Extender Binding Version 1.00
Emekek GmbH Cologne(C) 1994-199
CGI error -3003. Run CON-CGI program
could not enter graphics mode."

"CGI error -190. Run CON-CGI program could not enter graphics mode."

Cause
The EDGEMATCH utility runs in full-screen DOS mode. To see graphics from PC ARC/INFO in this mode, you must have a video driver loaded by using the CON-CGI utility.

Solution

Warning:
WARNING: The instructions below include making changes to essential parts of your operating system. It is recommended that you backup your operating system and files, including the registry, before proceeding. Consult with a qualified computer systems professional, if necessary. 

ESRI cannot guarantee results from incorrect modifications while following these instructions. Therefore, use caution and proceed at your own risk.

Use the graphics card that is explicity stated in the CON-CGI utility if you have it. Otherwise, use a generic graphic driver in the CON-CGI program, such as IBMVGA12.SYS or HRVGA.SYS (with the Everex Viewpoint option).

Also, ensure you have the following lines in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file on the PC's:

SET PATH=%PATH%;C:\ARCEXE\CMD
SET ARC=C:\ARCEXE
SET WKSP=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
SET WKSPDIR=C:\TEMPSET CGIPATH=C:\ARCEXE\CGI

Note:
Ensure you have a C:\TEMP\ directory existing on each of the PC's hard drive.

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