Error Messages

Error Messages

Most error messages in the program try to be self-explanatory.

I/O Errors are errors while doing Input or Output - that is, while the program is reading or writing files. If you get an I/O error, it should have an explanatory message such as 'File is in use by another program' or 'Disk is full'. Correct the problem and try again. If you still get persistent I/O errors after correcting such problems, you should stop the program and re-start it. Then check that all options on the Text menu, such as your user-defined alphabet, are still set sensibly. If necessary, re-make the concordance which was giving trouble.

Another possible cause of I/O errors is when your concordance no longer reflects your source text if you have edited the source text since making the concordance. You should stop the program, re-start it, and re-make your concordance so that it reflects the most recent version of your source text.

Remember you should not edit .Concordance files directly as these are managed by the program.

If troubles persist, try deleting the file Concordance.Ini which is in your Windows folder. You should do this while the program is not running. This is the file which stores your current settings. Ini files can occasionally become corrupt. After deleting it you will need to re-enter your settings, particularly the options on the Text menu. (If you are familiar with Ini files you could try fixing it with a text editor while Concordance is not running.) For more information on concordance.ini, see Saving and restoring settings and Alternative location for .ini file.

See also : Troubleshooting