Error: Exception - System out of memory? on PDF compile
Error: Exception - System out of memory? on PDF compile
I am getting the attached error when trying to build PDF output.
"Internal error: Exception of type 'System.OutOfMemoryException' was thrown." After this I get another .NET error and Flare basically crashes.
The target includes about 350 pages that I have built in Word output before. I don't think I'm missing anything... any ideas?
"Internal error: Exception of type 'System.OutOfMemoryException' was thrown." After this I get another .NET error and Flare basically crashes.
The target includes about 350 pages that I have built in Word output before. I don't think I'm missing anything... any ideas?
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Re: Error: Exception - System out of memory? on PDF compile
Well, the error complains about having not enough memory. So how much RAM does your PC have? How much free drive space? Is the swap file allowed to grow?
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Re: Error: Exception - System out of memory? on PDF compile
I've got 2 gigs of ram and about 40gigs of free hard drive space. I don't see any reason why the swap file cant grow - but I will change the output path to a temp folder on the C drive and try it again.
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Re: Error: Exception - System out of memory? on PDF compile
I agree that this should be sufficient from a strict RAM/drive space perspective. There are other reasons why Windope may report and out of memory situation. If trying it with a different folder doesn't work I recommend asking MadCap support for taking a look at it.
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Re: Error: Exception - System out of memory? on PDF compile
Does it occur in XPS or Word Output? If you are still having problems then I'd suggest opening a support ticket.
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Re: Error: Exception - System out of memory? on PDF compile
Jumping in a little late but I fixed this problem last week by doing two things.
1. Downloading and installing the latest .NET Framework updates (from Microsoft's website)
2. Cleaning the project
After installing updates/cleaning the project, I've had no problems with PDF generation.
Sarah
1. Downloading and installing the latest .NET Framework updates (from Microsoft's website)
2. Cleaning the project
After installing updates/cleaning the project, I've had no problems with PDF generation.
Sarah
Re: Error: Exception - System out of memory? on PDF compile
I don't think this error message has nothing to do with memory - my swap file is now 10GB (yes, 10GB) and I've just got the error whilst publishing to Word. I cleaned the project and tried again - all fine and dandy. I scrutinized the task manager and Flare was using nearly 900MB of memory at the time that it bombed out. Complete mystery - it's been fine all morning and then it cries until I clean the Project and then it's happy again. Oh and I have the latest .NET patches too.
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Re: Error: Exception - System out of memory? on PDF compile
I must confess I always do a project clean before building. It seems to make the process smoother.helen wrote:... I cleaned the project and tried again - all fine and dandy...
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Re: Error: Exception - System out of memory? on PDF compile
I took a leaf out of your book, and look where it got me!SteveS wrote:I must confess I always do a project clean before building. It seems to make the process smoother.helen wrote:... I cleaned the project and tried again - all fine and dandy...
A restart did sort this random error out, but it amused me.
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Re: Error: Exception - System out of memory? on PDF compile
...we did ask for better erroe messages
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Re: Error: Exception - System out of memory? on PDF compile
Yes, tell me about it. I have not been able to repeat that error - which is probably a good thing!SteveS wrote:...we did ask for better erroe messages