missing XPJ FILE

[Mr_Chi]

Hi,

I have a missing xpj file and cannot open my project. Is there another way to open up the project or generate a new xpj file?

thanks

[Peter Grainge]

Often when this question is posed, it is because the poster is looking at the output files rather than the source. Can you also see files and folders starting WH? If so, then you are looking at output.

Provided you are looking at the source, then you should be able to open the project via its HHP file. This topic is more about dealing with corrupt projects but it contains the information you need Click here.

[Mr_Chi]

will try this

[RoboColum_n_]

Have you tried opening the project using it's HHP file. If so, try this link on Peter Grainge's excellent site.

[Mr_Chi]

can't even locate the hpp file

[RoboColum_n_]

Sorry I had a bit of finger trouble. I meant HHP file but I see that Peter was quicker off the mark than I was

[Mr_Chi]

Often when this question is posed, it is because the poster is looking at the output files rather than the source. Can you also see files and folders starting WH? If so, then you are looking at output.


I am looking at the out put. the source is with another colleague and he has left

[Mr_Chi]

I can only see the wh files

[RoboColum_n_]

I strongly suggest you do everything possible to retrieve the source from your departed colleague. If you don't have these you may be forced to create a new project and import each .HTM file and believe me that will be only the start of your problems.

[Mr_Chi]

okay, thanks for the tips. This is the perfect time to grab lunch

[Peter Grainge]

Colum is right in telling you to do everything to retrieve those source files. Involve IT if needs be, what happened to the PC the source files were on?

If the files cannot be retrieved, then you need to visit RoboWizard's site. Click here.

[Mr_Chi]

sorry guys,

was on lunch.

I have no clue where the source files are.

[RoboColum_n_]

If you really have no idea where the source file sare then the link Peter provided in his last post will get you going. That said, only go there if there is no other option. Even if YOU don't know where the source is, SOMEONE ELSE might. Ask around. Is there a backup somewhere? Identify which PC the previous writer used and look there. Heck I'd even ask Personnel for their phone number and ring them

[RoboWizard]

Hi Colum

LOL, I guess how successful this may be will largely depend upon the circumstances surrounding the departure of the former employee. I recall being suddenly without a job and in a unique position of being the only person that knew the password for the Visual Source Safe database. Not sure how that ever panned out in the end. I did receive a message about a week later from a former co-worker asking if I would divulge the password. I promptly advised her to go ask the manager that terminated me if she could supply it. After all, she deemed I was of no further value, so she probably had all the answers.

Cheers and thanks for the humorous memory recall... Rick