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ERROR - Script Error When Editing in Workbench
Authored by Aaron Schedlin October 17th, 2024 348 views 1 likes KB2858610
ERROR
When attempting to edit any analysis systems in Workbench, you see cascading windows with the header of Script Error.
Script Error
Line: 57476
Char: 4
Error: 'ds.Tree.FirstActiveBranch.PointMasses' is null or not
an object
Code: 800a138f
Source: Microsoft JScript runtime error
Script: var pointMassObjs =
ds.TreeFirstActiveBranch.PointMasses;
Software & Version
Workbench 2024R2
*This example was taken from this version but is not necessarily limited to this version.
Description/Cause
Possible causes are Ansys profile corruption, Windows health or installation corruption
*The cause(s)/solution(s) we identified in this documented instance may not be the only cause(s)/solution(s) for this error.
Solution
Solution 1 - Reset Ansys Profile
- Resetting the Ansys profile resolves most JScript errors: HOW TO - Reset Your Ansys Profile Folder
Solution 2 - Check Windows Health
- Installation of Windows could be corrupted and should be checked: HOW TO - Check & Repair Windows Installation
Solution 3 - Uninstall/Reinstall Ansys
- Do a comprehensive uninstall of Ansys (HOW TO - Uninstall Ansys Software) then reinstall