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Error: “Unable to get exclusive database access” (CIRCLY 5.x)

CIRCLY uses two database files, LOADS.mdb and LAYERS.mdb to store nearly all the data such as material properties and load data. The database files are managed by the Microsoft Jet database engine. Although theoretically these files can be shared by multiple users, the version of CIRCLY that you are using is configured for single user (i.e. exclusive) operation. CIRCLY is reporting that one or both of the database files has/have already been opened. This condition can arise for a number of reasons: Another process or user has the database open (see Sharing Problems below) The database may have not have correct permissions The database may be corrupt Sharing Problems Read What is an .LDB File? Check if there are .ldb file(s) in…

Error: “Unable to get exclusive database access” (HIPAVE 5.0)

HIPAVE uses two database files, LOADS.mdb and LAYERS.mdb to store nearly all the data such as material properties and load data. The database files are managed by the Microsoft Jet database engine. Although theoretically these files can be shared by multiple users, the version of HIPAVE that you are using is configured for single user (i.e. exclusive) operation. HIPAVE is reporting that one or both of the database files has/have already been opened. This condition can arise for a number of reasons: Another process or user has the database open (see Sharing Problems below) The database may have not have correct permissions The database may be corrupt Sharing Problems Read What is an .LDB File? Check if there are .ldb…

What are the limitations of CIRCLY Evaluation Mode?

There is only one version of CIRCLY 5.1 , CIRCLY 6.0 and CIRCLY 7.0 – and they can be used in evaluation mode. Evaluation Mode for CIRCLY 5.1 and CIRCLY 6.0 has the following restriction: The TOTAL Pavement thickness must be 260 mm, 475 mm or 525 mm. Please note that the Automatic Thickness Design and Parametric Analysis features are de-activated in evaluation mode. Evaluation Mode for CIRCLY 7.0 has the following restriction: Are you doing a CPEE Unit? We have made CIRCLY available to CPEE students to facilitate completion of relevant design assignments. You can use CIRCLY in Evaluation Mode to analyse your assignments.…

Error: “Unable to get exclusive database access” (APSDS 5.0)

APSDS uses two database files, LOADS.mdb and LAYERS.mdb to store nearly all the data such as material properties and load data. The database files are managed by the Microsoft Jet database engine. Although theoretically these files can be shared by multiple users, the version of APSDS that you are using is configured for single user (i.e. exclusive) operation. APSDS is reporting that one or both of the database files has/have already been opened. This condition can arise for a number of reasons: Another process or user has the database open (see Sharing Problems below) The database may have not have correct permissions The database may be corrupt Sharing Problems Read What is an .LDB File? Check if there are .ldb…

CIRCLY Fatal Error Number 8202 – .ini file is not writable

CIRCLY is unable to write to the file CIRCLY5.INI (for CIRCLY 5.x), CIRCLY6.INI (for CIRCLY 6.0) or CIRCLY7.0.INI (for CIRCLY 7.0) (in the Windows folder, for example C:WINDOWS). Contact your IT Administrator for assistance (make sure you note the Windows folder – it is defined in the CIRCLY error message).…