Invalid Raster Dataset when trying to load ECW

[mikebaker]

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...)

[MelitaKennedy]

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

[EricRice]

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

[GraemeBrowning]

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

[EricRice]

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

[NickMiddleton]

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

[ChrisGraves]

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

[JasonVanHorn]

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.

[MikeNaughton]

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)

[Anonymous User]

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

[GraemeBrowning]

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