File Open Error dialog

The File Open Error dialog appears if you try to open a project that cannot be opened for some reason. The dialog displays the reason why the project cannot be opened, and provides you with access to any backup versions of the project that exist. The following types of backup may be available:

  • The primary backup. This is a backed-up version of the project, backed up from the folder from which you attempted to open the project. Backup files are located in whichever folder is specified against 'Backup Files', on the File Locations tab of the Options dialog.
  • Alternative backups. These alternatives are backups of versions of the project that existed in folders other than the one from which you attempted to open the project, or backups of the project that were created in versions of Asta Powerproject earlier than version 16, which exist in the same folder as the project. If more than one alternative backup exists, each one is listed. You might want to access an alternative backup if the project you are trying to open has been moved between folders and opened in different locations.

If a project cannot be opened, you can use one of its backups in place of the main project.

The File Open Error dialog appears when you try to open a project that cannot be opened for some reason. For example, if you click a project that appears in the list of recently-accessed projects on the Open tab of the Backstage view and the project file has been moved or deleted from its original duration, or if the project has been corrupted in some way, this dialog appears.

Field Description
Cannot open file The file name and location of the project you attempted to open.
Reason The reason why the project could not be opened.
Backup list
  • If a primary backup of the project is available, backed up from the folder from which you attempted to open the project, its file name and location are displayed in this field.
  • If a primary backup is available and you have chosen to view details of any alternative backups by selecting the Include possible alternatives check box, the file names and location of any available alternative backups are displayed in this field.
  • If a primary backup is not available, the file names and location of any available alternative backups are displayed in this field.
  • If no backup is available, this field does not appear.
Include possible alternatives If a primary backup is available, select this check box to view details of any alternative backups. Alternative backups might be of use if it is not possible to open the primary backup for some reason.
Recover File Select a backup and click this button to attempt to recover the selected backup. When you click this button, Asta Powerproject attempts to open the selected file. If the file opens, the Save As dialog appears, prompting you to save the file with a similar name.

How do I...

  1. If a primary backup file is available, select the Include possible alternatives check box to view details of any alternative backups. Alternative backups might be of use if it is not possible to open the primary backup for some reason.
  2. Select the backup file that you want to use in place of the project that cannot be opened.
  3. Click Recover File. Asta Powerproject attempts to open the selected file. If the file opens, the Save As dialog appears, prompting you to save the file with a similar name.
  4. Save the file in a location of your choice, with a suitable file name. You can now start using this file in place of the original project.

Related Topics:

Working with dialogs

Opening a project