ERROR

When running the SAMPLE function in the Spatial Analyst Raster Calculator, 'Failed to evaluate the calculator equation' is returned

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Error Message

**This issue has been fixed in ArcGIS 8.1.2**The error message "Failed to evaluate the calculator equation" occurs, when running the SAMPLE function in the Spatial Analyst Raster Calculator.SAMPLE(maskgrid)

Cause

This is a known issue with ArcGIS versions previous to 8.1.2. Note that the output ASCII file is in fact written to the current working directory.

Solution or Workaround

This issue has been addressed in ArcGIS Version 8.1.2.

In versions previous to 8.1.2, run the SAMPLE function, then navigate to the working directory to see the ASCII file.

Article ID:000004440

Software:
  • ArcMap 8 x

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