Last spring ('07), I recorded a number of files using 1.2.5 and saved them to a flash drive. Since then, I have updated my Intel Mac OSX 10.4.11 software several times and have reformatted my hard drive. I then reinstalled 1.2.5, but could never get it to recognize my input device. Therefore, I downloaded the 1.3.3 version and it records beautifully.
Unfortunately, I am unable to open most of my older .aup project files saved on my flash drive. I keep getting a message that reads (error 2: no such file or directory). I then tried to open them with the 1.2.5 version, but I get a message that states that the files were saved with 1.3.3 and I must open my files with the newer version.
I am heartened that I can open at least one of the flash drive files with 1.3.3, but can't fathom why I'm unable to open the others. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Many thanks,
Baron
1.3.3 cannot open 1.2.5 files
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Re: 1.3.3 cannot open 1.2.5 files
It's good to know what an AUP file is. It's a traffic cop. It's not a sound file.
Did you know you could open an AUP file with TextEdit? Try it. Just skimming down all the XML language, do you see pathways like this:
aliasfile='/Users/koz/Desktop/
This is a simple one, but my show files live in that directory. If I were to move or damage that pathway--like if I reformatted the drive, then the AUP project file couldn't find the pieces any more.
Until you export a final self contained WAV or MP3 or one of those, the AUP file, the DATA folder and all its contents and the original capture or performance files are all part of your show. Lose any one of them or damage any of the folders or pathways, and you have no show.
We've been at the programmers to make this a little less of a pit to fall into when you're new to Audacity.
Koz
Did you know you could open an AUP file with TextEdit? Try it. Just skimming down all the XML language, do you see pathways like this:
aliasfile='/Users/koz/Desktop/
This is a simple one, but my show files live in that directory. If I were to move or damage that pathway--like if I reformatted the drive, then the AUP project file couldn't find the pieces any more.
Until you export a final self contained WAV or MP3 or one of those, the AUP file, the DATA folder and all its contents and the original capture or performance files are all part of your show. Lose any one of them or damage any of the folders or pathways, and you have no show.
We've been at the programmers to make this a little less of a pit to fall into when you're new to Audacity.
Koz