The usual reason is that the format is not available. Check "obabel -L formats".
- Noel On 22 July 2011 17:56, JP <jeanpaul.ebe...@inhibox.com> wrote: > Yo OpenBabels, > > Any ideas why the following > >> babel test.mol2 test.sdf > babel: cannot write output format! > Open Babel 2.3.0 -- Nov 1 2010 -- 11:33:23 > Usage: babel [-i<input-type>] <name> [-o<output-type>] <name> > Try -H option for more information. > > test.mol2 exists, is correct,and the same command line with the same > files work on another machine. > > Many thanks... > > Jean-Paul Ebejer > Early Stage Researcher > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > 10 Tips for Better Web Security > Learn 10 ways to better secure your business today. Topics covered include: > Web security, SSL, hacker attacks & Denial of Service (DoS), private keys, > security Microsoft Exchange, secure Instant Messaging, and much more. > http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfnl/114/51426210/ > _______________________________________________ > OpenBabel-discuss mailing list > OpenBabel-discuss@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/openbabel-discuss > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Got Input? Slashdot Needs You. Take our quick survey online. Come on, we don't ask for help often. Plus, you'll get a chance to win $100 to spend on ThinkGeek. http://p.sf.net/sfu/slashdot-survey _______________________________________________ OpenBabel-discuss mailing list OpenBabel-discuss@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/openbabel-discuss