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    "Error 1" reports will not archive

    I keep getting an "error 1" message when trying to archive a report for any of the four options. It is occurring on two different installations and any databases I have created. Any ideas?

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    Re: "Error 1" reports will not archive

    Originally posted by svfd631 View Post
    I keep getting an "error 1" message when trying to archive a report for any of the four options. It is occurring on two different installations and any databases I have created. Any ideas?
    A search for "error 1", with the quotes, tells me that the error ususally means that Alpha cannot find a referenced file.
    There can be only one.

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      #3
      Re: "Error 1" reports will not archive

      I found that also when searching threads, help index for codes etc. but I am baffled why it is the same on two installations, all databases. So far any searching or references doesn't give me any direction for what files cannot be found by A5

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        #4
        Re: "Error 1" reports will not archive

        Hi Larry,

        What is the code you are using when trying to archive a report?
        Cheryl
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          #5
          Re: code for archiving

          I use the button tools for easy adding but the problem is occuring in every instance. Even when going to the reports tab on the control panel to open a report, the menu options for archiving any type do not work.
          I guess I may try a new install but still wondering how it occurred in two installations, two locations on the same day?

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            #6
            Re: "Error 1" reports will not archive

            Hi Larry,

            Maybe it is the patch you used on those installs?
            Cheryl
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              #7
              Re: code for archiving

              Larry,

              on the workstations that are having trouble use the "details" view of the control panel to inspect the physical path definition Alpha is using for your tables and sets.

              From control panel, right click white space
              Choose View from the right click menu
              choose Details from drop down list
              Select Tables / Sets tab

              Inspect "Full name" for the table or set supporting your report. It's likely that what you see is different from the actual physical path to the table or set. Hence, Alpha can't find your tables to run the report.

              Background: The simplest way to avoid pathing issues in an Alpha Five database is to physically store the tables and sets in the same folder as the database dictionary file (the "ADB" file) itself. Not a subfolder. Not a different folder. Not a different drive. The same folder.

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                #8
                Re: Physical path - patches

                I have V7, Build 4130, Addins build 3033.
                I viewed the physical paths and they are the same as always and all files are in the same directory (I learned that lesson a few months ago) :-)
                I also just discovered that not only is the .pdf (or other methods) archive not functioning, it deletes the old archive file.

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