diff --git a/process.py b/process.py
index 8fbdc87..fad31b0 100644
--- a/process.py
+++ b/process.py
@@ -437,7 +437,7 @@ def getOutputDir():
     # Override if we have a file.
     if args.file != None:
         return os.path.dirname(args.file.name)
-    return tracesDir
+    return args.outputDir
 
 
 class PVal: