Error:The Process cannot Access the File in OpenPlant Isometrics Manager


	Applies To

	Product(s):	OpenPlant Isometrics Manager \| AutoPLANT Modeler
	Version(s):	08.11.09.440 & Above
	Environment:	Windows 7 (64 bit)
	Area:	Settings/Attributes
	Subarea:
	Original Author:	Rahul Kumar, Bentley Product Advantage Group

Overview

In OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, during isometrics generation it displays error as Error:The Process cannot access the file.

Problem Description

In OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, a drawing processed through AutoPLANT Modeler, it generates an error sometimes as Error:The Process cannot access the file.

Error:The process cannot access the file 'C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\Bentley Plant V8i Projects\SAMPLE_METRIC\Isometrics\Styles\IFC\dgn\ISO-L100.r001.dwg' because it is being used by another process.
                               at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
   at System.IO.File.Delete(String path)
   at Bentley.Isometrics.IsoExtWrapper.IsoExtractor.Execute(String& error)
   at Bentley.Isometrics.IsoExtWrapper.GenerateIsometrics.Execute()
   at Bentley.Isometrics.IsoProduction.PipeGenerateIso.Process(IsometricInstance isoInst)
   at Bentley.Isometrics.IsoProduction.ProcessingPipes.ProcessIsoInstance(BackgroundWorker bWorker, IsometricInstance isoInst, Boolean& success)

Below steps will aid user to avoid such errors. Below example and error caused shown here using AutoPLANT Modeler and OpenPlant Isometrics Manager.

Steps to Resolve

The above errors mentioned due to file already open with same name. User need to either rename the file and process Isometrics once again Or need to close the existing file and regenerate the isometrics to avoid such error.

Still a Problem?

If above problem still persist, then please create a Service Request and contact the Bentley Product Advantage group. Please include a list of all relevant details to get in depth analysis for a solution or workaround.

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