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SPSS "Invalid Path" Messages
Q: Why am I getting "invalid path" messages when I try to create graphs using SPSS on the CISER computing nodes?
A: That's because SPSS is trying to direct its temporary work files (".tmp" files that the user never sees) to a location for which you don't have write access. Here's what you do to fix that:
From within SPSS on a CISER computing node:
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Go to Edit --> Options --> and select the "general" tab.
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Type in "T:\<your netid>" (for example "T:\cam6") in the "Temporary Directory" box and press the "OK" button.
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Answer "yes" when you get the message: "Directory does not exist, Create a new one?"
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Then proceed with your SPSS work. You should be able to create graphs with no problem.