Trouble opening templates from 2012
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Trouble opening templates from 2012
I just upgraded to Finale 26 and it won't let me open any of my templates (that I labored over for many, many hours! I get this error message....
While attempting to access “Vocal + Trio template 2012.mus” the File Manager reported an error.
Finale - Error occurred. ID = -2
While attempting to access “Vocal + Trio template 2012.mus” the File Manager reported an error.
Finale - Error occurred. ID = -2
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Re: Trouble opening templates from 2012
Try simplifying the file name to something like template.mus. This is a long shot, but try changing the suffix to .musx.
Bill
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Re: Trouble opening templates from 2012
Did you copy your templates into the new version's directory? Since it's a File Manager error, sounds like it's something like that rather than a Finale problem. Make sure Preferences/Folders/Templates is correct.
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Re: Trouble opening templates from 2012
Templates should have .ftm suffixes, no? Or .ftmx? So if you're trying to "Open Template" and clicking on a .mus file ... ?
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Re: Trouble opening templates from 2012
Greensill is listed as a Mac user.
Bill
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- N Grossingink
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Re: Trouble opening templates from 2012
He's on a Mac, so files can have the .mus suffix or no suffix at all.
Mike, if you've backed up these templates at any point in the past, try to find an older backup. It sounds like your current files are corrupt.
N.
Mike, if you've backed up these templates at any point in the past, try to find an older backup. It sounds like your current files are corrupt.
N.
N. Grossingink
Department of Public Works Music Engraving Inspector - Milwaukee, WI
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Finale 2012c, 25.5, 26.2
Department of Public Works Music Engraving Inspector - Milwaukee, WI
Mac Mini 2014 2.6 Ghz, 8Gb RAM
OSX 10.12.6
Finale 2012c, 25.5, 26.2
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Re: Trouble opening templates from 2012
Could you post a template file here to see if someone can open it?
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Re: Trouble opening templates from 2012
Regardless, I think it's a good idea to recreate the templates periodically, rather than continue using one from that long ago.
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Re: Trouble opening templates from 2012
Thanks guys....it was to do with where the files were kept.