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AntonioB
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Hi,i'm having the following error when I try to run an input with ORCA. Does anyone know how to solve?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around an error encountered when attempting to run an input file with the ORCA program, specifically related to the inability to open a GBW file. Participants explore potential causes for the error and share their experiences with accessing the ORCA forum.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests that the error may be due to the GBW file being missing, corrupted, or that the ORCA program itself may be corrupted.
- Another participant proposes that uninstalling and reinstalling ORCA could be an easy solution if detailed troubleshooting is not desired.
- Several participants discuss their difficulties accessing the ORCA forum, with varying success reported based on different browsers and versions.
- One participant notes that they were able to access the forum using a modern browser, implying that the issue may be related to the specific browser or settings of others.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
There is no consensus on the cause of the error or the accessibility of the ORCA forum, as participants report differing experiences and opinions regarding both issues.
Contextual Notes
Participants express uncertainty about the status of the ORCA forum and the specific reasons for the error encountered with the GBW file. The discussion includes various assumptions about browser compatibility and potential software issues.
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Tom.G
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The first error message indicates that the file "h2-rhf-pvdc.gbw" has a problem or can not be found.
Three possibilities come to mind:
1) the h2... file is missing
2) the h2... file has been corrupted
3) the main ORCA program has been corrupted
If you don't care to dig into the details, the easiest correction is to un-install ORCA, then re-install it.
There is also an ORCA forum at https://orcaforum.kofo.mpg.de/app.php/portal that I can not access with my old browser.
The ORCA program seems to come from the MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUT at https://www.kofo.mpg.de/en/research/services/orca.
(above sites found with:
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=ORCA+program)
Cheers,
Tom
Three possibilities come to mind:
1) the h2... file is missing
2) the h2... file has been corrupted
3) the main ORCA program has been corrupted
If you don't care to dig into the details, the easiest correction is to un-install ORCA, then re-install it.
There is also an ORCA forum at https://orcaforum.kofo.mpg.de/app.php/portal that I can not access with my old browser.
The ORCA program seems to come from the MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUT at https://www.kofo.mpg.de/en/research/services/orca.
(above sites found with:
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=ORCA+program)
Cheers,
Tom
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berkeman
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Maybe your browser is actually too new...Tom.G said:
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Tom.G
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https://orcaforum.kofo.mpg.de/app.php/portal
Well-l-l... I tried back to Internet Explorer 6.0 dated 2006 and still No Joy.
Tried a "Ping" to the address and got "Destination Address Unreachable"
Tried a "Ping" without the "orcaforum" that was successful.
Tried connecting without the "orcaforum", got Max-Planck Institut Error 404
Conclusion: Max Planck Institut still exists, but the whale has died.
Well-l-l... I tried back to Internet Explorer 6.0 dated 2006 and still No Joy.
Tried a "Ping" to the address and got "Destination Address Unreachable"
Tried a "Ping" without the "orcaforum" that was successful.
Tried connecting without the "orcaforum", got Max-Planck Institut Error 404
Conclusion: Max Planck Institut still exists, but the whale has died.
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Frabjous
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I get there no problem.Tom.G said:https://orcaforum.kofo.mpg.de/app.php/portal
Well-l-l... I tried back to Internet Explorer 6.0 dated 2006 and still No Joy.
Tried a "Ping" to the address and got "Destination Address Unreachable"
Tried a "Ping" without the "orcaforum" that was successful.
Tried connecting without the "orcaforum", got Max-Planck Institut Error 404
Conclusion: Max Planck Institut still exists, but the whale has died.
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Tom.G
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So it does still exist!
Hmm... Just tried it with FireFox v28.13.0 dated 2020 and got on the website.
At least that much is settled... curiouser & curiouser.
Hmm... Just tried it with FireFox v28.13.0 dated 2020 and got on the website.
At least that much is settled... curiouser & curiouser.
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DrJohn
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I got to the forum by clicking the link, chrome, Version 125.0.6422.142
also firefox, V 126.0.1
and edge, latest version
and opera, latest version
So no need for old versions. Fault might be at your end. Or did you type the url in?
also firefox, V 126.0.1
and edge, latest version
and opera, latest version
So no need for old versions. Fault might be at your end. Or did you type the url in?
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