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Troubleshooting issues when run from a long path
If the application folder is located at a long path then you may see issues such as:
- When clicking Help > About, the following error:
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Version: 5.4.0.4
The specified path, file name, or both are too long. The fully qualified file name must be less than 260 characters, and the directory name must be less than 248 characters.
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Version: 5.4.0.4
EXCEPTION: PathTooLongException - When attempting to Export Read-Only, the following message:
Error accessing offline instance. Please check it is not currently open.
The underlying cause is a 260 character path length limitation in Windows.
While Pentana will run where the path to vision.exe is shorter, some functions may fail if there are other application files with a longer than permitted path.
You should aim for a path to the application of 199 characters or fewer.