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Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

mikebaker — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:14:34 GMT

We upgraded to ArcGIS 10 yesterday.

Tried to add our ECW aerial imagery and got an error message:

"Invalid rater dataset. Failed to create raster layer."

These ECW files were opening just fine in Arc 9.3.1 two days ago.

What's the problem?

(ArcInfo license, btw...)

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

MelanieHarlow — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:09:07 GMT

You should be able to view ECW files in ArcGIS Desktop. Please contact Support.

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

NoelBrinsmead — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:07:05 GMT

Attempted to load ECW files that work in ArcView 9.2 into ArcView 10, the images load but appear inverted.

Files projected as GCS_GDA and ECW header is okay.

Any ideas?

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

JohnZammit — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:44:57 GMT

Also having this issue intermittently since upgrading to ArcGIS 10.0. Usually fixed with a restart of the PC~

Unaware of the cause?

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

RobertWetmore — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:45:27 GMT

I'm having the same problem. Has anyone found the fix?

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

NoelBrinsmead — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:09:46 GMT

Resolved the problem re inverted ECW images. Had to use ECW Header Editor and change the setting regarding direction of Y coordinates. In the southern hemisphere the latitude coordinates increase downward, 0 to 90. But realising that southern hemisphere latitude numbers are defined as a negative number then the Y coordinate would in fact increase upwards, -90 to 0.

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

JennyReiman — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:59:32 GMT

I had the same issue. When I contacted ESRI Support, they told me how to fix it:
Start button > Run > regedit
Drill down to HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > ESRI > Desktop10.0 > Raster
Rename the folder from Raster to OldRaster

It worked for me. Good luck!

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

LindsayMillard — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:05:56 GMT

I had the same issue. When I contacted ESRI Support, they told me how to fix it:
Start button > Run > regedit
Drill down to HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > ESRI > Desktop10.0 > Raster
Rename the folder from Raster to OldRaster

It worked for me. Good luck!

This provides a temporary fix for me, but the error has recurred a number of times and I have to repeat it again...

Can we have a fix that lasts, please?

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

GraemeBrowning — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:47:38 GMT

I'm affected by the "Invalid raster dataset. Failed to create raster layer." error on an ECW image at ArcGIS 10 too.

Editing the registry as suggested above worked so hopefully fix will survive next reboot.

Does anyone have a bug number (NIM...) for this?

- Graeme

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

GraemeBrowning — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:01:34 GMT

As expected this issue returned after I installed the Desktop part of the ArcGIS 10 (Desktop, Engine, Server) Raster Format patch from http://resources.arcgis.com/content/patches-and-service-packs?fa=viewPatch&PID=17&MetaID=1648

I left ArcMap 10 open while editing the registry but had to then close and re-open ArcMap before seeing the workaround take effect.

Anyone know an NIM bug number for this that we can use to track when it is fixed?

- Graeme

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

MelitaKennedy — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:39:43 GMT

As expected this issue returned after I installed the Desktop part of the ArcGIS 10 (Desktop, Engine, Server) Raster Format patch from http://resources.arcgis.com/content/patches-and-service-packs?fa=viewPatch&PID=17&MetaID=1648

I left ArcMap 10 open while editing the registry but had to then close and re-open ArcMap before seeing the workaround take effect.

Anyone know an NIM bug number for this that we can use to track when it is fixed?

- Graeme

Hi Graeme,

Possibly, NIM060238. However, its description says that upon using multiple ECW files (selecting a bunch of different rasters in ArcCatalog, not all are ecw), sooner or later the "invalid raster" error occurs. Close ArcMap/ArcCatalog and the files can be read again.

The ECW displays upside down issue is NIM059863.

Melita

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

EricRice — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:46:54 GMT

The ID to track the ECW issue is here.

NIM060238: ECW is temporarily shown as invalid dataset.

Please note, the Raster Format Patch recently released was not meant to resolve this issue. To see the issues resolved by the patch, read the section, "Issues Addressed with this Patch".

http://resources.arcgis.com/content/...17&MetaID=1648

The ECW bug has been given high priority by the User Advocacy Group and we continue to work with Development to get the issue resolved as quickly as possible.

Regards,
Eric

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

GraemeBrowning — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:09:29 GMT

Hi Eric

NIM060238 looks like it has missed the ArcGIS 10 SP1 list of issues fixed at http://downloads2.esri.com/support/documentation/ao_/10.0_SP1_Announcement.pdf - is there any chance that it can be included, please?

- Graeme

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

EricRice — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:14:07 GMT

Hi Eric

NIM060238 looks like it has missed the ArcGIS 10 SP1 list of issues fixed at http://downloads2.esri.com/support/documentation/ao_/10.0_SP1_Announcement.pdf - is there any chance that it can be included, please?

- Graeme

Graeme,

NIM060238 was targeted for SP1. However, there isn't a simple solution and the issue remains unsolved at SP1. We will continue working towards the fastest resolution possible.

Regards,
Eric

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

NickMiddleton — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 03:49:46 GMT

Very inconvenient as most people in Western Australia tend to store imagery (orthophotography at least) as ecws. Getting fairly desperate for a solution now.
Any news?

Nick Middleton

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

ChrisGraves — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 03:42:03 GMT

Hi Eric,

I have a client who is experiencing a similar issue. Could you update me on the status of this issue
please?

Kind Regards,

Chris

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

JasonVanHorn — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:08:52 GMT

Add me to the mix along with all of the Michigan aerial imagery is .ecw format. Please fix this as soon as possible. Regedit'ing all of the lab equipment everytime a logon occurs is not an acceptable fix.

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

MikeNaughton — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:51:53 GMT

I can't add my ecw without getting the error message even after the regedit work-around described above. Restarting PC or ArcMap doesn't see mto help. I know the file is good because I can manipulate it with globalmapper12. Would love to hear any other ideas for temporary solutions? Thanks in advance.

Mike

(ArcInfo 10)

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

Anonymous User — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:29:42 GMT

Yes, I just upgraded to ArcGIS 10 and installed the service pack and my image service will not start now with our .ecw aerial. You can't even pick it when you create a new service as I could in 9.3.

The ID to track the ECW issue is here.

NIM060238: ECW is temporarily shown as invalid dataset.

Please note, the Raster Format Patch recently released was not meant to resolve this issue. To see the issues resolved by the patch, read the section, "Issues Addressed with this Patch".

http://resources.arcgis.com/content/...17&MetaID=1648

The ECW bug has been given high priority by the User Advocacy Group and we continue to work with Development to get the issue resolved as quickly as possible.

Regards,
Eric

Re: Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

GraemeBrowning — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:48:46 GMT

ArcGIS Desktop 10 Service Pack 1 was NOT supposed to fix the "Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW" issue (see Eric's post above) but, since installing it, I don't think I have seen this error on either of my laptops, so maybe it was fixed at the last minute.

Is anybody still seeing the error after installing ArcGIS Desktop 10 Service Pack 1?

- Graeme