[GIS] Error when creating a new mapset with GRASS in QGIS

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When I try to create a New Mapset with the GRASS plugin in QGIS I get an error or the program crashes.

  • QGIS 2.6.1 (32-bit install, Win7). QGIS crashes completely when clicking "Finish" in the New Mapset window .
  • QGIS 2.8.1 (64-bit install, Win8.1). I get an error message "Cannot activate grass", when I click "Finish" in the New Mapset window .

I have tried on two different computers running Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.
I have checked that the GRASS plug-in is activated in "Manage and install plugins…".

Best Answer

On QGis 2.8 this problem is caused by a known, but yet unreported bug (access to the QGis bug tracker seems restricted). Before it is fixed it is not possible to create new mapsets in QGis.

However, the user can create a new mapset directly with GRASS and then open it with the GRASS plug-in in QGis.

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