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[IDV #JFD-718592]: error message starting IDV/runIDV/simpleIDV

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  • Subject: [IDV #JFD-718592]: error message starting IDV/runIDV/simpleIDV
  • Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:12:19 -0600

Hi-

> I am having a problem starting one of the following exec: IDV,runIDV, 
> simpleIDV
> The attached message was generated by the application; It is the log of what
> happened.
> Best regards
> Bachir

You will need to comment out the use of DRI in your X configuration.  See  the
instructions at:

http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/software/idv/docs/userguide/Faq.html#dri

Don Murray

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: JFD-718592
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Open