Not true that you can't have multiple periods in a filename on a Windows computer, however. The final segment of the filename is treated as the extension, and the rest is considered part of the base name. I use UltraEdit for editing plain text files, and it will create backups of files as .c.bak or .txt.bak files as a matter of course. The Apex may have trouble with periods in filenames, but that is an Apex issue, not a general computer issue IMHO.
Regards, Jerry Joseph Lee <[email protected]> Sent by: [email protected] 04/21/2010 10:22 PM To "dreicer, zachary, survey" <[email protected]>, [email protected] cc Subject re: [Braillenote] fw: class does not exist; this (is) urgent Hi, I see why: * Period is used to separate file name from extension. A file extension is just an "identity card" that tells the computer what the file is and what to do with it. Part of the problem was using periods as part of the fsle name (I concur with Myrna's observation here; if you need to use a period, I suggest replacing this with underscore (dots 4-5-6). * Slash: This is used to separate directories. * Backspash: An evolved form of slash which displays directory structure. And bunch of others. Well, hope this helps... Cheers, Joseph P.S. Tputting a period in there... I thought it would cause x... ----- Original Message ----- From: "dreicer, zachary, survey" <[email protected] To: Braillenote <[email protected] Date sent: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:15:07 -0600 Subject: [Braillenote] fw: class does not exist; this (is) urgent ---- Original Message ------ From: "HumanWare Technical Support" <[email protected] Subject: RE: class does not exist; this (is) urgent Date sent: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:40:05 -0400 Hello, I believe that you received that message because you used a period as part of the file name. You can never use a period, question mark, slash, star, nor a backslash when naming a file. This is true when working with any computer, whether it is the Apex or a PC. You can try renaming the file, but, I don't know if that will work. Instead of a period, you can use a dash or an under line character. Myrna Votta Technical Support Specialist HumanWare 1 UPS Way Champlain, PO Box 800 NY 12919 USA T. 800-722-3393 F. +1 888 871 4828 www.humanware.com ................................................................ ....... ................................................................ ....... ......................... The power is in your hands -----Original Message----- From: dreicer, zachary, survey [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 10:08 PM To: Braillenote Cc: HumanWare Technical Support Subject: class does not exist; this (is) urgent When creating a file for spanish class, on the apex I named it 242.1 (for page 242 exercise 1.) It was a microsoft word file, so I renamed the file to 242.1.doc and then tried to open it. Upon pressing enter at "review previous options" it said, "Class does not exist." Then returned to keyword menu. Please can you address this as soon as possible? ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [email protected] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [email protected] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote Nothing in this message is intended to constitute an electronic signature unless a specific statement to the contrary is included in this message. Confidentiality Note: This message is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination or other use, or taking of any action in reliance upon this message by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete it from your computer. ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [email protected] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
