Hi everybody :
I'm having a problem saving a project to disk (as a back-up). I tried a CD-R, CD-RW and a DVD+Rdl. And I keep getting the same message : "Framing Libraries contain an invalid path.". I CAN save my project to the Projects folder (within TFP). I'm not sure if it's a setting within TFP........
garystan
Update :
I tried a CD-RW disk.......and had no problem. I WAS hoping to save the project(s) on a CD-R/DVD+R disk, for 'permanent backup.....being the projects were, more-or-less, complete. I used the same brand disks. The same ones I used in the past (with no problem). Talk about running into a wall.......
garystan
Try this --> zip the project in your computer and copy the zip file in the disk
Pat
DraftCad :
I understand what a zip file is (a file that contains the setup files,which need to be extracted to a folder...correct ?). How would I convert my projects to the .zip format ? And, to open them, would I have to 'unzip' them to be able to work with them ? I running Windows XP Pro--32bit.
garystan
Garistan,
Nope, no setup files here. A zip file is just a compressed version of a file, any file (bld, jpg, doc, etc)
Using Windows XP --> go to the Windows Explorer --> Look for the file --> Right click on the file --> Send To --> Compressed (zipped) folder
To Unzip --> just double click on the zip file
The best option --> perform the zip and unzip procedures in your computer, not in a disk
I am attaching a bld file with just 4 walls and the zipped version (ncluding the backup file) so you can "play" ;)
Pat
Hi Garistan,
I hope you where able to save your file!
I usually open the project, then Save as/ To Desktop or my Document, then Copy/Paste on CD/ then Burn!
If file is to large, then I would make it to a Zip File and follow previous the steps to save to CD
Good Luck
Robert
funrob29:
I usually save a project to the Project Folder (from within TFP). Then, when the project is complete, THEN I save it to disk (for back-up). Maybe it was a couple bad disks (?). But, I will keep your method in mind when saving a project to disk. Thanks.....
garystan
Hi Garystan;
When I saved on the TFP Project folder. The render has a LOCK! check to see if yours do as well ::)
I have a exterior Memory Drive and always save in both.
I don't use Autosave. :)
I save often while creating new work and at the end save copies of renderings from my desktop, into TFP Project folder and into a folder I create in my exterior drive, in case I have a PC problem or need to re instal the software, not loose any work.
I use a USB Drive to transfer,to print, or presentation. I use a CD very rarely! ;)
Liked your Handicap Bathroom ;)
Robert
funrob29 :
Far as I know, there's no LOCK on it. I got a feeling it had something to do with the disks. As soon as I switched to the CD-RW, I saved the projects with no problem.
garystan
In order to save a TFP file to a disk, you have the following options
1 - Save to your computer and the copy this file to a disk
2 - Save to a disk or memory with Read / ReWrite capabilities
3 - Some disks don't accept certain formats (*.bld is not a common format), this is why I suggested to zip the file and copy to disk (see my post above)
Pat
Hi Rob,
Quote from: funrob29 on September 16, 2012, 02:34:02 PM
I don't use Autosave. :)
I didn't used to use autosave either, until I lost a huge amount of work one time because my manual saves had memory issues (my memory! ::) ).
Now I have it set to multiple backups at half hour intervals. The latest autosave creates a BKP file. The previous one, half an hour before becomes BKP 1, the one half an hour before that becomes BKP 2 and so on, so you end up with a series of backup files at half hour intervals - handy if you need to go backwards for some reason and all automatic saving and numbering - no memory failures!
I then simply copy the latest one to a CD if I need a permanent backup.
Allan