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Parfor Loop Error Using imwrite

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Sanjeev Uthishtran
Sanjeev Uthishtran on 6 May 2024
Answered: Shivani on 18 Jun 2024
Hi there,
I am trying to use a parfor loop which includes code which generates a RGB image and then saves it using the "imwrite" function within the parfor loop. It runs for a certain period of time and then randomly gives me the following error:
"PNG library failed: Could not open file..
Error in imwrite (line 566)
feval(fmt_s.write, data, map, filename, paramPairs{:});
Error in HEATMAP_SCRIPT (line 65)
parfor i = 2:N"
The error seems to occur at random, sometimes occuring at 20% completion of the parfor loop or sometimes 30% etc. Any suggestions as to why this may be happening and how I can get around this?
Thanks
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Walter Roberson
Walter Roberson on 6 May 2024

Within the parfor process you could try

fclose('all')

Or you could use

fopen('all')

and fish through the return values to determine the files to fclose

Sanjeev Uthishtran
Sanjeev Uthishtran on 10 May 2024
I still get the same error unfortunately. It seems to be occuring at random times.

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Shivani
Shivani on 18 Jun 2024
From the context provided, it looks like the error encountered is due to an issue with file access or creation. This problem can arise due to several reasons, and its seemingly random occurrence might be influenced by factors such as file naming, directory access permissions, or system-specific limitations.
You can try out the following troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue:
  • Ensure each iteration of the parfor loop generates a unique file name for the PNG files. If two iterations attempt to write to the same file simultaneously, it could cause the error you're seeing.
  • Verify that the MATLAB process has write permissions for the directory where you're attempting to save the PNG files.
  • Check if there's sufficient disk space where you're trying to save the images. Running out of disk space during the parfor loop execution could lead to file creation failures.
  • Some filesystems have limitations on the number of files in a directory or the total volume of data. Ensure you're not hitting such a limit, which could vary depending on your operating system and filesystem configuration.

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