When adding a raster dataset such as raster data, a digital elevation model (DEM), or an Esri GRID to ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro, the following messages are returned respectively.
In ArcMap
In ArcMap, the error message is followed by a warning message.
Error
:
Invalid raster dataset. Failed to create raster layer.
Depending on the cause, use one of the options below to resolve the issue.
Save the raster dataset in the local disk (C:)
In ArcMap
-
Move or save the desired raster dataset to a folder in the local disk (C:).
-
Launch ArcMap.
-
In the
Catalog
pane, right-click
Folder Connections
, and select
Connect To Folder
.
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In the
Connect To Folder
window, select the new folder location of the raster dataset in Step 1, and click
OK
.
In ArcGIS Pro
-
Move or save the desired raster dataset to a folder in the local disk (C:).
-
Launch ArcGIS Pro.
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In the
Catalog
pane, use one of the options stated in Step 1 of
ArcGIS Pro: Add a folder to the project
to add a folder connection.
-
In the
Add Folder Connection
window, select the new folder location of the raster dataset in Step 1, and click
OK
.
Ensure the file path or filename of the raster dataset adheres to the name restrictions
Remove any space or special character from the file path or filename of the raster dataset. Refer to
ArcMap: Name restrictions
for more information.
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