Failed to create plot set


  
 Applies To 
  
 Product(s):ProjectWise Dynamic Composition Server (DCS)
 Version(s):08.11.11.xx
 Environment: N/A
 Area: PDF
 Subarea: 
 Original Author:Dawn Gentry, Bentley Technical Support Group
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: This Wiki also applies to Bentley i-model Composition Server for PDF (iCS).

Error or Warning Message

Getting error “Failed to create plot set: ProjectWise Error - PWISE, ProjectWise API Error: ProjectWise API Error Detail:” after creating a rendition from PW Explorer.  Error message in email.
Explanation

How to Avoid

This occurs when the special PW user account used for DCS has no local working folder created.  Log into PW Explorer using this user account and specify a local working folder when prompted.