Re: File not saving?
On 09/08/2009, at 10:40 PM, gary dorn wrote: On 07/08/2009, at 2:35 PM, gary dorn wrote: howdy I have software which recently had an update v 4.1 universal - (previously ran under rosetta) snip thanks to everyone's responces to my dilemma, a fellow Architect in Chicago suggested that the new version V4.1 (universal), write to a different database setup to the older version 3 ( PPC), so when I opened, reopened the file in the latest version , it wasn't able save to the old database. So its seems the leap from PPC to Universal has lead to some backward file incompatibility. Oh well, I re-did 2 days of work that I lost on the project- just about all done now. Time to move. chow -- Gary Dorn Architect Perth, Australia -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: File not saving?
On 07/08/2009, at 2:35 PM, gary dorn wrote: howdy I have software which recently had an update v 4.1 universal - (previously ran under rosetta) On my MacPro 10.5.6 when ever I open a file and go to save it, the save is not kept. Thanks to all that replied and made suggestions Just now I thought what if I open the app in my Test user account activated via Fast User Switcher - got a Blue screen , Bugger did a forced restart then opened app saved a file reopened file, made a change - CRASHED Bugger so I sent a report to Apple and the Software suppliers. Guess I just have to wipe off 2 full days of work and go back to a properly working version. Bugger. looks like some lat night to catchup Bugger thanks -- Gary Dorn Architect Perth, Australia -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: File not saving?
On 09/08/2009, at 10:40 PM, gary dorn wrote: On 07/08/2009, at 2:35 PM, gary dorn wrote: howdy I have software which recently had an update v 4.1 universal - (previously ran under rosetta) On my MacPro 10.5.6 when ever I open a file and go to save it, the save is not kept. Thanks to all that replied and made suggestions Just now I thought what if I open the app in my Test user account activated via Fast User Switcher - got a Blue screen , Bugger did a forced restart then opened app saved a file reopened file, made a change - CRASHED Bugger so I sent a report to Apple and the Software suppliers. Guess I just have to wipe off 2 full days of work and go back to a properly working version. Bugger. looks like some lat night to catchup Bugger Hi Gary, What Software Application did you update to v 4.1 Universal? Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.8 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: File not saving?
On 09/08/2009, at 10:40 PM, gary dorn wrote: On 07/08/2009, at 2:35 PM, gary dorn wrote: howdy I have software which recently had an update v 4.1 universal - (previously ran under rosetta) snip Hi Gary, What Software Application did you update to v 4.1 Universal? Its an architect orientated 3D Design software called BoA. It started in 1996 as an offshoot of an app called Architrion - and is an advanced sophisticated 3D solids modeler app. Version 2 was released in about 2001. I took it up in 2003 version 2.4.6 and used under OS 8.6/ 9.0 It required a Quickdraw 3D extension and printed to postscript and written with MacApp. Evidently they were developing some sophisticated 3D technology with Apple until Apple pulled the pin and move onto OSX. This event seemed to slowed its development quite a bit. In late 2005 they released version 3, which could run under OS X via Rosetta. all files were backwards compatible, in effect the software didn't change at all- it maintained its basic functionality. Then in late 2008 they issued a universal version to run natively under OSX and written with XCode, but has numerous bugs. I was hoping v 4.1 release would resolve some of the bugs but alas not fully yet. This saving bug might just be my machine after all. I ought to add that the developers are French, who seem to run a different line to the rest of us! Architosh.com has a few articles on BoA http://architosh.com/2009/03/mac-cad-boa-gets-minor-update-on-intel-version/ thanks -- Gary Dorn Permaculture architect gary.d...@eepo.com.au Perth, Western Australia, Australia integrating Permaculture , Organic Solar architecture, Straw bale construction Solar and wind power systems http://www.dornworks.com -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: File not saving?
On 10/08/2009, at 12:09 PM, gary dorn wrote: On 09/08/2009, at 10:40 PM, gary dorn wrote: On 07/08/2009, at 2:35 PM, gary dorn wrote: howdy I have software which recently had an update v 4.1 universal - (previously ran under rosetta) snip Hi Gary, What Software Application did you update to v 4.1 Universal? Its an architect orientated 3D Design software called BoA. It started in 1996 as an offshoot of an app called Architrion - and is an advanced sophisticated 3D solids modeler app. Version 2 was released in about 2001. I took it up in 2003 version 2.4.6 and used under OS 8.6/ 9.0 It required a Quickdraw 3D extension and printed to postscript and written with MacApp. Evidently they were developing some sophisticated 3D technology with Apple until Apple pulled the pin and move onto OSX. This event seemed to slowed its development quite a bit. In late 2005 they released version 3, which could run under OS X via Rosetta. all files were backwards compatible, in effect the software didn't change at all- it maintained its basic functionality. Then in late 2008 they issued a universal version to run natively under OSX and written with XCode, but has numerous bugs. I was hoping v 4.1 release would resolve some of the bugs but alas not fully yet. This saving bug might just be my machine after all. I ought to add that the developers are French, who seem to run a different line to the rest of us! Architosh.com has a few articles on BoA http://architosh.com/2009/03/mac-cad-boa-gets-minor-update-on-intel-version/ Thanks Gary, I've previously read the forums on Architosh. Doesn't sound like BoA will ever be as comprehensive as ArchiCAD. BoA does have problems as you obviously already know ;-) I can't understand though why you are unable to Save or Save As ... Choosing Save simply saves your work by updating the last saved version of the file to match the current version you see on your screen. Choosing Save As... brings up a prompt to save your work as a file with a different name. For example, you might choose to save a document called Design - rev. 3 as Design - rev. 4. This way, you can save your file at different stages and keep multiple versions on your hard drive. Choosing Save and then Save As... is also a good way to make a backup of your file. Just be sure to rename the file something new when you choose Save As... or you will overwrite the current saved version, just like choosing the Save command would do. Normally I've found if you are unable to ‘Save’ a file: Do a ”Save as” instead of a ordinary ”Save”, thus overwriting the original file. Hope you can get it sorted. Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.8 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
File not saving?
howdy I have software which recently had an update v 4.1 universal - (previously ran under rosetta) On my MacPro 10.5.6 when ever I open a file and go to save it, the save is not kept. I checked this on , my Macbook 10.5.6 using same version of software when I open a file ( existing or new) and go to save it, it is kept - ie works properly any ideas whats going on? I have a file which I worked a full day on, despite copy/paste to new files, doing save as backup copy, non of the file data is kept? I still have this file open and dare not close it case there is some work around I have missed so that my efforts are kept. chow -- Gary Dorn Architect Perth, Australia -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: File not saving?
On 07/08/2009, at 2:35 PM, gary dorn wrote: howdy I have software which recently had an update v 4.1 universal - (previously ran under rosetta) On my MacPro 10.5.6 when ever I open a file and go to save it, the save is not kept. I checked this on , my Macbook 10.5.6 using same version of software when I open a file ( existing or new) and go to save it, it is kept - ie works properly any ideas whats going on? I have a file which I worked a full day on, despite copy/paste to new files, doing save as backup copy, non of the file data is kept? I still have this file open and dare not close it case there is some work around I have missed so that my efforts are kept. Will it save to a flash drive ? chow -- Gary Dorn Architect Perth, Australia -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: File not saving?
On 07/08/2009, at 2:35 PM, gary dorn wrote: howdy I have software which recently had an update v 4.1 universal - (previously ran under rosetta) On my MacPro 10.5.6 when ever I open a file and go to save it, the save is not kept. I checked this on , my Macbook 10.5.6 using same version of software when I open a file ( existing or new) and go to save it, it is kept - ie works properly any ideas whats going on? I have a file which I worked a full day on, despite copy/paste to new files, doing save as backup copy, non of the file data is kept? I still have this file open and dare not close it case there is some work around I have missed so that my efforts are kept. Hi Gary, You don't by chance have this file in a locked folder? Some applications delete the existing file and create a new one when saving, and if the folder is locked, that stops it from doing so. Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: File not saving?
Hi Gary, have you tried doing save as to create a duplicate file rather than just save to save to the existing file. It might help if there is some problem with your existing file - it could also help if the problem is a locked folder - just select a different (unlocked) folder to save to. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 7/8/09 3:06 PM, Ronda Brown at ro...@wn.com.au wrote: On 07/08/2009, at 2:35 PM, gary dorn wrote: howdy I have software which recently had an update v 4.1 universal - (previously ran under rosetta) On my MacPro 10.5.6 when ever I open a file and go to save it, the save is not kept. I checked this on , my Macbook 10.5.6 using same version of software when I open a file ( existing or new) and go to save it, it is kept - ie works properly any ideas whats going on? I have a file which I worked a full day on, despite copy/paste to new files, doing save as backup copy, non of the file data is kept? I still have this file open and dare not close it case there is some work around I have missed so that my efforts are kept. Hi Gary, You don't by chance have this file in a locked folder? Some applications delete the existing file and create a new one when saving, and if the folder is locked, that stops it from doing so. Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.5.7 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
