problem opening files on another computer
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problem opening files on another computer
Since I upgrades to V5 Build 12, I'm having problems opening files on my laptop that were created on my desktop & viceversa. I get weird error messages like \"hoops data cannot be read\" and \"wrong file format\" etc. I do design work at home or on site (like add-on or replacement cabinets or a whole job, then transfer the file to the desk top to complete it. So this has been a real handycap. Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
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If it were different materials definitions you would be prompted to add a new material.
Consider this:
If you want to have the same files on both computers, start with the computer with the \"gold\" files and perform an eCabinets backup. Then copy the contents of the backup directory to the other computer and perform an eCabinets restore.
This will copy all of the databases, settings, cabinets, etc so you have a clean starting point. Afterwards all you have to do is copy the HSF files that you are working on from one computer to the other. It is a good idea to give the file a new name when copying it to the other computer. That way you will still have the original file if something is wrong with the newer version.
Consider this:
If you want to have the same files on both computers, start with the computer with the \"gold\" files and perform an eCabinets backup. Then copy the contents of the backup directory to the other computer and perform an eCabinets restore.
This will copy all of the databases, settings, cabinets, etc so you have a clean starting point. Afterwards all you have to do is copy the HSF files that you are working on from one computer to the other. It is a good idea to give the file a new name when copying it to the other computer. That way you will still have the original file if something is wrong with the newer version.
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