Macro Recorder Cannot Save to Novell Subdirectory

 Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q93467
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

When attempting to save a data file on a Novell Network using Macro Recorder, you may receive the following message if the root directory of the intended directory does not have full "write" privileges: 

   Recorder Error:

   Cannot create the X:\XXX\XXX.rec file.
   Make sure the path and filename are correct, or if you are using
   a network, that you can write to it.

CAUSE

When you use Novell NetWare, Macro Recorder cannot save files to a subdirectory if the root directory of that mapped drive does not have full "write" privileges regardless of the subdirectory's rights.

To view the rights in any directory, type the "rights" command (without the quotation marks) at the network drive prompt. These rights are set by the system administrator using the SYSCON menu utility or the GRANT and REVOKE command line utilities.

WORKAROUND

Use one of the following workarounds to correct this problem:

  • Grant the root directory "write" privileges.
  • Map root the intended subdirectory.
  • Save the data file elsewhere and copy the file back into the intended subdirectory.

The Novell product included here is manufactured by Novell, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kbnetwork kb3rdparty kbprb kbtool kberrmsg
KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.10

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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