I have a problem with opening files

When I try to open a file by using the ctrl+o or by going to the "open file" on the menu bar, it will not open the file I'm trying for.
It seems to hang the program or shuts it down completely.
This also happens when I hit the escape key or use the "cancel" button.
does anyone else have this trouble?

It should unzip if you double-cick.
What are you seeing happen when you do that?
Select a .zip file in the Finder and Get Info (cmd-i). What is set for it to Open With. It should be Archive Utility.

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PS. It might be a problem with automonting /export/home/user to /home/user, but I am not sure. I did not meet this problem in previous versions of Solaris.
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Problems with opening file with while loop

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This is probably a quick question, but I am familiarizing myself how to open data files in Labview. The attached code works if you enter a file from the folder button on the front panel. However, if the path is blank and you hit the run (arrow) button, a dialog box comes up and asks for the file.
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Solved!
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Attachments:
ReadingfromData.vi ‏27 KB

TheLT,
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