Corrupt Save

[Barghest]

I have a file I did a save on and mastercam crashed while attempting to save. When I look at the file size there is info there but when I try an open it nothing is in the file. The preview window shows my part but still nothing when trying to open it. Any help here would be great.

[HevyMetl]

The file save, also saves a bmp with the file so you can quickly scan for the correct part when searching through directories. I would say this is the info you see in the file, and the geometry is gone. Sorry I couldn't help you get the file back.

[Mike Whitten CAD/CAM Contractors]

You may want to do a search on this one as I believe there is a lot of data on this. I would also send the file in.

 

Mike

[Steel Surgeon]

Try looking on your hard drive. c, mcam9, common,temp. Maybe there is a copy there.

[BernieT]

Was Autosave active??? If so, find the Autosave file.

 

I recommend using Autosave set to 15 minutes and to a separate filename from the active MC filename.

 

Good luck.

[Barghest]

Well looks like Im screwed.

[Mike Whitten CAD/CAM Contractors]

Are you on a network?

 

Can the systems guy get a backup for you?

[shadowfax]

I had this problem a while ago. The problem was that the Autosave was using the active Mastercam filename. I did a manual save at the same time an autosave was taking place resulting in a locked computer and a null file (lost work). Go into the system configuration menu, Start/Exit, Autosave - and uncheck "Save using active mastercam filename". It won't happen again but your SOL this time.

[Barghest]

I redid the file but have set everything up now so I shouldnt get this problem again.

[dott]

and mastercam crashed while attempting to save.

I have been having the same problem. After pulling out most of my hair I turned off *Norton Auto Protect* virus software and it went away. The network guy said it makes sense because Norton interferes with disk activity.

 

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