FLA file disappeared

I lost a file I'd worked long hours on. I'm using Flash 8 and
Windows XP. Went to save my file and got an error message that said
the file was read only or the disk was full, and to save it with
another name somewhere else. I tried that. Tried changing the name,
tried changing the drive. It wouldn't let me save the file. So I
figured I'd close it and reopen it. Only when I went to reopen it,
the FLA file was gone. I ran a search and there was no file
anywhere on any of my drives. It's just gone. How could that
happen? Any ideas on where it might be hiding? Many thanks.

I wouldn't really call it a lesson learned. It was just a
weird and unfortunate event. I've never heard of a file being
deleted (unless your file was in deed corrupted somehow - maybe a
virus - and your anti virus program deleted it). I've had misc.
files disappear and found out McAfee had deleted it because it
considered something corrupt in it. Maybe check with your
anti-virus software and see if there was a recent even that would
have deleted that file. Maybe it guaranteed it. That's a long shot,
but you never know.

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.fla file disappearing

two days ago, i was making a movie in MX 2004, and i wanted
to show one of my friends my progress, so i said file>save and
compact, and send him the .swf file. But now, when i open flash and
want to open my .fla file, it says that it can't find the file...?
any help would be appreciated

If you are opening with File->Open Recent Files it is
possible you renamed
or moved the FLA. Use the File-Open and select the file. If
you get an error
message carefully record it and post to the Forum for more
advice.
Also make backups of data files that are important as a
matter of routine. A
simple copy and paste in a Windows Folder window is a
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two days ago, i was making a movie in MX 2004, and i wanted
to show one of
my
friends my progress, so i said file>save and compact, and
send him the .swf
file. But now, when i open flash and want to open my .fla
file, it says that
it
can't find the file...?
any help would be appreciated

My .fla file disappeared??

I've been working on a flash file all day and have saved
multiple times. The last time I tried to save it kept giving me the
error "Unknown error occurred while accessing index.fla" which was
the name of the file I was working on and had saved multiple times
throughout the day.
I tried changing the name, saving it in a different location,
etc., same error. I figured if I closed and reopened it I would
just lose the changes made since the last save, which was about 20
minutes prior. No big deal right?
I closed flash without saving (since it wouldn't let me, kept
giving that error), and go to reopen the file from the folder I
saved it in all day and it is GONE!
The .html and .swf files are there from my last save/publish.
How could it just disappear? Its not in my trash and I
searched for it...it's no where to be found.
Please help me before I throw my computer out the window.

Flash tried to do it again, but this time I got a "adjust your virtual memory" dialogue box.
I immediately closed w/out saving, and I did not loose my fla! (?)
I reopened the doccument, and made every action, SLOWLY, every time the windows gave me a (not responding) error, I just "turned the other cheek" and worked even slower.
I adjusted my virtual memory to 10000mb on my vista system, and 5000mb in my flash prefrences, clipboard...?
Maybe this is it?
No news is good news.
Andrea

Cant Publish fla file in 2 different versions of Flash

This is a strange one.... someone please help...
I have tried this fla file on a couple of pcs and a couple of
versions of flash now, version 8 and 9....
Creating new fla and publishing them to swfs on both pcs and
in both versions is fine, and even opening other files and
publishing again is fine... But this one fla project i have and
really need is not publishing to a swf file.
You can work in the file fine add and remove stuff and work
on it as normal, but when you publish it to a swf it produces this
strange behaviour.
Version 8
You can see the swf file being created, and the file
increases in size... the swf should be about 2mb, but this file
just gets bigger and bigger, to about 19mb then complains about
running out of memory, the file then disappears.
Version 9
Again you can see the file being created, and the file
increases in size to about 1.3mb. but then the file disappears.
there is no trace of it on the machine.
It can t be related to AV or it would do this to all my
projects????
If the fla file is corrupt, how can it be repaird? i have
tried doing a copy and past of the frames from one project to a new
one, but the same results happen.... im stumped, and really need
this fla back working...
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!

Yes. Just obey the correct version order or CS3 won't instal lafter CS5.5.
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Making fonts display in .FLA files on different computers?

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Why apply a glow filter?
What about breaking the text apart?
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How in Flash CS4 to change text words of .fla file from a website template?

I have a website template in which I am trying to change the header text words and menu text words to customize the template. How do I do this in Flash CS4? Thanks!

There are any number of ways these text elements might have been designed into the file. So you pretty much have to search for things. If you do not see the text that you want to change when you open the fla file, then you may need to either make some layers visible that are not (eyeball icon next to layer name) or you may need to look into the actionscript code to see if the text is being dynamically written when the file opens. If you happened to receive any .as, .txt, or .xml files with the template, the text elements may also be defined in those files.
Just so you know, and this is just an observation, it appears from experience in these forums that template designers tend to make templates so that you are more likely to hire them to update things than to be able to solve it yourself.

Can't open PC .fla file on Mac

I have searched archived messages and although there have
been posts about this, no one seemed to have any answers. So, I
thought I would ask again. Oh, and please don't laugh!
My company had a web site built back in 1998-1999. The
outside person they hired to do the site created a Flash animation.
I do not know what version was used or for sure what platform (PC
or Mac). I do have the .fla files as well as the .swf files to work
with, but when I try to open them I get this error message.
"This document contains embedded objects that were created
with Microsoft Windows version of Flash. These embedded objects
must be deleted before opening on a Macintosh."
I am trying to open the .fla files using an old Mac version
of Flash 4. (Yes, I said please don't laugh!) My company will not
allow the resources to buy an upgraded version. Can anyone tell me
why I am getting this message? How I can open these files? or
ANYTHING I can do? Thanks for the help.

i think your company's lack of resosurces allocated to
software updates has finally caught up with
them :p
The only thing you can do is find flash 4 - install it on a
pc - open the FLA and well...come to
think of it - i have no idea what that error could mean - FLA
files are cross-platform. Original
author must have embeeded windows video files or something -
i cant even remember what flash 4 did
or did not support. Flash 4 didnt have a dependant files
feature (i dont think).
chances are the error is generic and the real issue is that
the file is old and possisbly corrupt. I
dont have flash 4 anymore but you could post the fla to see
if it can opened at all - on PC and/or
MAC - then try downloaded the 30-day trial of flash and
editing it - or search ebay for flash 6 or
even 7 at a cheap cost.
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Jalk67 wrote:
> I have searched archived messages and although there
have been posts about
> this, no one seemed to have any answers. So, I thought I
would ask again. Oh,
> and please don't laugh!
>
> My company had a web site built back in 1998-1999. The
outside person they
> hired to do the site created a Flash animation. I do not
know what version was
> used or for sure what platform (PC or Mac). I do have
the .fla files as well as
> the .swf files to work with, but when I try to open them
I get this error
> message.
>
> "This document contains embedded objects that were
created with Microsoft
> Windows version of Flash. These embedded objects must be
deleted before opening
> on a Macintosh."
>
> I am trying to open the .fla files using an old Mac
version of Flash 4. (Yes,
> I said please don't laugh!) My company will not allow
the resources to buy an
> upgraded version. Can anyone tell me why I am getting
this message? How I can
> open these files? or ANYTHING I can do? Thanks for the
help.
>

How can I convert a flash object on a webpage to a fla file?

I made a flash effect for my friend's site and he won't let me get the flash back after a fight. I can see the effect on the homepage of his website. Is there any way I can get the flash to an fla file on my computer? Is there any way I can find the swf file on his websites system and convert it to an fla? Please help, thanks.

Open the web page where this swf is placed then go for the source code by right clicking on page anywhere. Then find the name of the swf file like if the name is myFlash.swf then search it but if you do not know the name then just search .swf you will get the file path on your friend's web. like it would be yourFriendWeb.com/flash/flashFile.swf or what ever is the name. Then copy the link and paste on your web browser and when the swf is opened then save it by going to File menu.
Now you have the swf file on your PC. Now the task is to convert it to fla. This thing can be done by a flash decompiler like Flash Decompiler Trillix. Decompiling will end up with your orignal fla file.

Unable to save Photoshop files in original folder: file disappears

Hi,
At random moments when I'm saving layered Photoshop CS5 files, a message pops up with the following text:
Could not save "\...\FileName..." because the file is locked or you do not have the necessary access privileges. Use the 'Properties' command in the Windows Explorer to unlock the file.
Well the strange thing is that I'm the administrator, the only user of this PC and even when I set/check the properties of the folder containing the files this continues to happen. What is even more disturbing is that I have to save my file as a new file in a new location and when I check the original file, it is no longer in it's original folder.
I save all my files to the local HD and I use an external device to backup my files. I regularly get notices on my backup device telling me that various files were deleted, but will be kept until I need the room. These are files which I did not delete, they are files which I'm still working on.
I'm having to save to the original job folder first, save to the desktop when I get the notice saying I can't save, and then save back into the original folder when I can't save on the desktop anymore because of the same error message. I sometimes get a similar Adobe error message which is basically along the same lines, but I haven't noted the exact text yet.
Recently I closed a file which I had saved and when I needed to return to it, it was nowhere on my computer. I'm very organised about file saving, so it's not a matter of saving files in the wrong place.
I no longer run my back up continuously while I'm working because while it's great to have the peace of mind that I'm regularly backed up, my files can get up to 2GB in size and I think the backup running at the same time is slowing Photoshop processes down, so I most often pause it until I take a break. On this occasion, I had been running it while working (smaller file) and so I was able to retrieve an earlier version from my backup which saved me from having to re-do the job completely. I didn't get this problem when I was using CS5 on Vista, it's been since I've been using Windows7 and my back up drive.
I only recall having had this problem with PSDs, but that could just be because these files can take up to ten hours to complete and there's a higher chance of getting an error message over a longer period of time.
It doesn't happen very often by there has been the very rare occasion where two versions of exactly the same file have been visible in the original job folder (same name on both files). To check if files are where they're supposed to be or if they seem to exhist, I have to close the job folder and re-open it.
I'll disconnect my back up drive while I'm working and see how it goes. It's not ideal, but probably worth a try.
I don't know if there's a connection, but occasionally windows randomly sticks a lock on zipped folders which I create, regardless of the permissions I apply to the upper level folder they sit in. I'm told by a friend that it won't affect other people accessing these zipped folders from other machines. I don't know if that's the case, I always change the zipped folder's permission to include 'Users' and that makes the lock disappear.
I will run this file disappearance thing by Microsoft, but I thought I'd run it buy you guys first in case you can shed any light on it.
Meanwhile here are my specs. If you have any suggestions on how I can boost my computer's performance for large format print work in Photoshop I'd be happy to know. It's not bad now, but faster is always more pleasant:
DELL XPS 730X
Total amount of system memory 6.00 GB RAM
System type 64-bit operating system
Number of processor cores 4
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 950 @ 3.07GHz
Memory: (RAM) 6.00 GB
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
Gaming graphics: 3323 MB Total available graphics memory
Primary hard disk: 302GB Free (451GB Total)
Single hard disc, no partitions.
Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium.
Thank you,
Charlie

A great first chapter Charlie. Can't wait for the rest of the book.
The only time I've had anything like this happen, was in a new build after hooking the drives from the old system, but the permissions really were screwed up, and it was a straight forward fix. Is the machine networked perhaps? The files open in another app? I expect you answered this already somewhere in your forum equivalent of War & Peace. ;-) The lads on the Premiere Pro hardware forum can be disparaging about Dell and HP machines, saying their proprietary hardware and software are inaccessible, so I wonder if it is something along those lines.
I’d definitely unhook the second drive as a starting point, or at least double/treble check its permissions.
The only other thing I can think of is changing the state of ‘Save as to original folder’ in Preferences > file handling, but this is all very tenuous and straw clutching.

How can I copy layers from one .fla file to another .fla file?

Hi,
How can I copy layers from one .fla file to another .fla file? Please do help.
Thanks.

Select all the frames you want to copy, right click and select copy frames then select the file you want to paste them into and right click again and then paste frames.
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(How can we) Import Flash Professional .FLA file format?

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idea.
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Getting Error in opening a fla file in flash 8

Hi I use flash 8 to edit my projects, recently I got a website related to music downloads and it was built in flash, now when I try to edit the fla file it opens up in flash 8 but I cannot see the library and when I edit it and make some changes in it it saves but it doesnt work like the original one.
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I think it has something to do with older/newer version of flash ?

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I'm new to mac....got a macbook this week. I'm in Iraq so I have very limited access to anything. No internet for my mac at the moment...so I can't update even if there are ones. I assume I have the currenct version of everything though. The question...
While switching over my files I decided to reorganize them. I'm working on my external HD and creating many new folders for all my files. On numerous occasions now (4) I have created a new file the standard way...right click>new>file...then named it. On these occasions I have done this it has renamed the previous file I had worked in (even though it was not selected) and then the contents of the file disappeared. This leaves me with the new file I created and another identical file of the same name...now with nothing in it. Some of my files I have backed up, but the last one deleted many videos that I didn't. Happens randomly at no particular time. If I select the file and view its contents often it will briefly change its name back to the original name, but still nothing in it. Then next selection of anything will switch it back. Have not been able to fine the files anywhere. Tired of losing my files. Any ideas??? Thanks.

Hi Craig and Welcome to Apple Discussions....
First of all, thank you for all you are doing. It's so appreciated! Just be safe and come home soon.
Now... I have a feeling your external hard drive is the culprit. Read here:
Changing the names of items
You can easily change the name of a file, folder, or disk on your computer.
IMPORTANT: To avoid problems using Mac OS X or applications on your computer, don't move or change the names of folders that came with your system (such as the Library folder or your home). You should also not change the names of applications or items associated with specific applications. If you accidentally change the name of an installed item and you experience problems, you can change the name back.
Locate the item you want to rename on your desktop or in a Finder window.
Click the item to select it, then click the name. The name is highlighted and you will be able to edit it.
Type the new name and press Return.
Some document names have a file extension, such as ".txt" or ".jpg." If you change the name of a file and delete the extension, some applications may no longer recognize the file. To ensure the file can be recognized by the application that created it, change only the part of the name that comes before the extension, or open the file using the appropriate application, then save the file with a new name.
You cannot change the name of an item in the Finder window's sidebar. You must locate the item on your desktop or in a Finder window to highlight and change the name.
And more here:
Getting information about files and folders
You can view and modify information about files, applications, and volumes in the Info window. This information can include:
Comments that Spotlight can search on
Who can view and modify the item.
The applications that can open it.
Metadata that describes a file's contents and how it was created. For example, a photo's Info window may contain the picture's dimensions, exposure time, and the make and model of the camera.
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To see a summary of information about several items, select the items then hold down the Control key as you choose File > Get Summary Info. A window summarizes information on all selected items, including their total size.
To see information about each item as you select it, select one of the items then hold down the Option key as you choose File > Show Inspector. An Inspector window displays information on the selected item. When you select another item, the Inspector's contents are replaced with information on that item.
I realize that's a lot to digest and your time might be limited. This is something that only takes a few minutes and might help immediately.
Go to MacintoshHD/Applications/Utilities and locae Disk Utility. Launch DU, select MacintoshHD in the panel on the left and then click: Repair Disk Permissions. Depending on the size of your drive, it should only take a few minutes. When it's finished, Quit Disk Utility from the Menu.
Here's how to find out exactly which Mac OS you are running. Click the Apple logo top left of your screen then click, About This Mac. A pane will open. Just under "Mac OS X" will be the version number. ie., 10.4.x
Reboot your MacBook and see if this helps.... I'm retired and have time... if you need one on one help e-mail me: [email protected]
It's the least I can do
Carolyn

I tried to rename a file, it gave me an error message (can't remember the number - 43??) and then the file disappeared from the original folder. When I do a search, the file comes up under the new name, but it does not show a path, and even though preview

I tried to rename a file, it gave me an error message (can't remember the number - 43??) and then the file disappeared from the original folder. When I do a search, the file comes up under the new name, but it does not show a path, and even though preview shows the contents, I can't open the document (Powerpoint) and I can't move the document. I tried "Copy" and paste but it doesn't work. I tried "Share" with Airdrop and iChat, but the file is inaccessible. When i try to rename the file, it says the filename is too long.
When I try to open it, it says the alias is not good, and asks if I want to fix the alias. I'm afraid to do that and lose all access to this document.
Right now, it feels like a ghost document - it is on the computer intact, but it is in an undisclosed location and inaccessible.
Please help!!

I was able to resolve this by repairing permissions, even though no permissions error was listed specifically for that file.
I could also have recovered it through Time Machine, but I'm interested in knowing how not to have this happen again!
I was afraid of rebooting and possibly losing track even of the ghost.
I did not try EasyFind - I'll keep that in mind next time.
Thanks for all the comments.

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