Hello,
Was working on a project using version 1.2.6. (Windows 7). Screen kept freezing. Help section here suggested upgrading to 2.0. Did so from the site here (.exe installer). Now, can’t get the aup file to load properly. Is there something I should be doing? Have searched the help faq, can’t find a mention for this. I get an error window that says:
This file was saved by Audacity version 1.2.6. The format has changed. Audacity can try to open and save this file, but saving it in this version will then prevent a 1.2 or earlier version from opening it. Audacity might corrupt the file in opening it, so you should back it up first. Open this file now? Yes or No
Have backed up copies of the 1.2.6 aup and data files in another folder. Then when trying to load the file again, a couple of things happen. The screen freezes, turns whitish, says Audacity (not responding), then another error message appears:
_Warning - Orphan Block Files - Project check of "(project name)data" folder found (number) orphan block files. These files are unused by this project, but might belong to other projects. They are doing no harm and are small. Please select an action:
*continue without deleting; ignore the extra files this session
*close project immediately with no further changes
*delete orphan files (permanent immediately) Show log for details and OK
Choosing the first option, a couple of things happen. Either the screen turns whitish again (not responding) AND/OR the file then loads and plays.
My question is this. Is this going to happen with all my old files? Should they be converted to be read by 2.0 first before trying to open? Also, need explanation regarding the orphan files. What are they? Are they important? What action should I take?
I have been an Audacity user for many years and greatly appreciate the program. The features of the newer 2.0 version look wonderful, am looking forward to exploring the improvements. Thank you in advance for any help that can be offered.
D.