Hello all,
I’m having problems saving layout files, since I have started using 2016. I’m on a mac.
The scenerio is, I create a new blank document, then paste a text box from another document. If I leave the doc on the desktop, no issues with editing and saving. If I drop the doc into another folder, then alter this doc and try to save, it tells me the doc “xxxx” could not be saved. If I move it back to the desktop, again, no issues.
Anyone else have this problem? Sorry if this is a dumb question.
how are you moving it, ’ LayOut >> File >> Save As’ or drag and drop?
if drag and drop, is the file open in LayOut when you move it?
are you reopening by clicking the file or the LayOut >> File >> Open menu…
john
Drag and drop. I’ve tried it both open and closed, same result. I’ve been opening by clicking on the file.
I have just tried using new folder names…looks to me like mac and sketchup do not like “/” in the folder name. When I delete the /, all is well.
mac’s have never liked slashes in filenames as it’s a file seperator [ means ‘I’m a folder, look inside’]…
some code will also fail if you use : in a filename…
they are both considered illegal characters although you can use either or both in a Folder name without Finder complaining…
there are others to avoid if you share files over the internet and or email to PC users…
john
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Thanks John, appreciate your time and the input… I like your explanation much better than the popup I got on my screen, thank you,
Shan