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Output Tool Error

ljohns04
5 - Atom

Hello,

 

I get an error stating that there is an 'Output Tool Error' This only happens occasionally and not on a regular basis. There is only one output tool. There are 6 sheets being written to the same output file that goes through the 'Union' tool. There is also a blob tool that is used to configure together a template. 

 

It states how the error is because the output file is being used at the same time by two different processes. I do not know why this would be happening. Any information is greatly appreciated.

 

- Lance

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alexnajm
18 - Pollux
18 - Pollux

Where are you writing to? In my experience it could be a slow network drive - it doesn't finish in time due to lag/slowness

ljohns04
5 - Atom

Yes, I am writing to a network drive. It doesn't happen all the time, so it is hard to test if it is the network drive. 

alexnajm
18 - Pollux
18 - Pollux

You can change the paths to your Desktop temporarily for testing and see if you get the same issue! 

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