diff --git a/docs/win_tut/windowsguide.rst b/docs/win_tut/windowsguide.rst index 7ba133a..c137c68 100644 --- a/docs/win_tut/windowsguide.rst +++ b/docs/win_tut/windowsguide.rst @@ -150,3 +150,28 @@ one, you can only do the most basic of renders. Once you're ready, head to the :doc:`../config` page to see what else The Overviewer can do. And as always, feel free to drop by in `IRC `_ if you have any questions! We're glad to help! + +Common Pitfalls +--------------- + + - Wrong working directory:: + + "overviewer.exe" is not recognised as an internal or external + command, operable program, or batch file. + + This is a common mistake to make, especially for people unfamiliar + with the command line. This happens if your current working directory + does not contain overviewer.exe. This is likely because you've forgot + to change the working directory to the directory you have unzipped + overviewer into. Re-read Step 4 for instructions on how to do that. + + - Overviewer is on a different drive than C:\ + You may have Overviewer located on a different partition than C:, + and for some odd reason the windows command line does not accept + "cd D:\" as a way to switch partitions. To do this, you have to just + type the drive letter followed by a colon:: + + D: + + This should switch your current working directory to D:\ +