Occurrence:
After updating ArcMap to a newer version and attempting to import *.GRD files, I am prompted with an error and warning message:
Raster Data Objects Error:
Invalid raster dataset. Failed to create raster layer.
Warning:
Could not add the specific data object to the maps. Failed to open raster dataset.
Resolution:
Uninstalling and reinstalling the Extensions for ArcMap will address the issue and allow the user to import *.GRD files successfully.
- Uninstall using the Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > Geosoft Desktop Applications (Right-click and uninstall)
- Download the recent version of Target for ArcGIS here.
- Install by double-clicking the downloaded *.exe.
Root Cause:
These error can sometimes occur if something went wrong with the update or the installation of Target for ArcGIS is conflicting with ArcMap. Uninstalling / reinstalling will hopefully rebuilds the connectors and address this issue.