Understanding “Failed to Open File for Pyramiding Error 32 (785)”

📌 Problem

User encounters the error, "Failed to Open File for Pyramiding Error 32 (785)".

🔍 Root Cause

Error 32 typically indicates that the file is being used by another process or is locked, preventing LP360 from accessing it for pyramiding operations.

This can occur if the LAS file is open in another application, or if another process is currently writing to or reading from the file.

✅ Probable Resolutions

1. LAS file in use by another program:

   • Ensure that the LAS file is not open in any other software or process.
   • Close any applications that might be using the LAS file.

2. Network access issues

   • If the file is on a network drive, ensure there are no network access issues or permissions problems.
   • After confirming the file is not in use elsewhere, attempt the pyramiding process again by right-clicking on the LAS file or LIDAR Layer and selecting the appropriate “Pyramid” option.

3. Restart computer

   • If the issue persists, consider restarting your computer to release any file locks, and verify that you have the necessary permissions to modify the file.

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