Error 201309: Logging Data to TDMS File

Updated Apr 18, 2020

Reported In

Software

  • LabVIEW

Driver

  • NI-DAQmx

Operating System

  • Windows

Issue Details

I am using DAQ Assistant to acquire and log data to a TDMS file. I am getting the following error.
Error -201309: Unable to write to disk. Ensure that the file is accessible. If the problem persists, try logging to a different file.

How can I solve the error?

Solution

Follow the next steps in order to solve the error:
  • If using an existing TDMS file, verify the file is not set as read-only.
    • Right-click the file.
    • Click on Properties.
    • Go to the General tab.
    • Confirm the Read-only checkmark is clear.
  • Make sure the Windows user have permissions to write to the directory.
    • Right-click the directory.
    • Click on Properties.
    • Go to the Security tab.
    • Check the permissions for your user.
    • The write operation must be allowed.
  • Create a new TDMS file in a different directory (i.e. Desktop).
    • Open DAQ Assistant.
    • Go to the Logging tab.
    • In the File Path, select a new path and file for the TDMS file.
    • Click OK.
    • Run the application and confirm it works.
  • Contact NI Support if the problem persists.

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