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I've tried using the utility ExpandXar but I'm not sure I'm putting into command prompt correctly because it gets just so far and then I get an error message.
Can anyone walk me through this, step by step, please?
I'm not sure when to put a space and when to use lowercase or uppercase, or if that even makes a difference.
Thank you for any help anyone can offer. It's driving me nuts. :-O
Hi
syntax as attached - where 'test.xar' is the file to be tested and 'out.xar' is the name you want for the rebuilt file
note you must put the file type in - ie the '.xar' - AFAIK it is not case sensitive
EDIT: both the program and the file to be rebuilt [expanded] must be in the same directory - in this case C:\
if you get an error message when the syntax is right - maybe it cannot complete - a screen shot would be useful in this case
There's a 'front-end' utility that makes it easier for novices - like me :)
See the screen shot:Attachment 78095 The corrupt file is located in D:\MyGraFX\XaraXtreme4 folder and it's named snowman10.xar. The program is in the same folder. As you can see, it says it failed to import. I have no clue what I'm doing wrong. And thank you for your help.
Hello neodist. As you can see, I even tried the front end utility, but it still will not open. I'd attach the xar file if possible, and if someone might want to try it.
I'm about ready to call it quits on this one. It's not worth all this trouble. :eek:
Attachment 78096
Attachment 78107
Here is the screen shot of expandFE. It "says" there were no errors, yet the file will still not open. I've tried renaming it too.
Does anyone have any idea what is going on?
Cheryl there doesn't seem to be a problem with your entering the DOS command or using the windows front end application.
It appears that your file is corrupt and cannot be read by expandxar.exe
Can you attach your file to a post here at TG?
If you do not wish to attach your file, perhaps you could open a support ticket and provide the file to Xara Support. http://support.xara.com
Soquili...hello. I'm not sure how to attach a xar file, but I'll try. I just saw there are other error messages popping up now when trying to open other files. The files do open OK, but it says there was a problem sending the command...etc. I'm uninstalling the program and going to reinstall.Attachment 78109
Oh well. I uninstalled and re-installed and that file still will not open. Not worth the trouble any longer. Thank you for your help and suggestions. One more thing, now that I have installed Xara again, it says it's a trial and won't take my activation code. ? :(
Proof it works in version 4 :)
Cheryl, your snowman2.xar file opens for me in XXP3.2 (with error that it was created in a later version, XXP4 (no errors), XXP5 (no errors), and XDP6 (no errors). On the other hand, the snowman10.xar has serious issues as it won't open with XXP3.2 and XXP4. Also note that while the snowman2 file is 1,270 KB in size, the snowman10 file is only 93 KB. Obviously there is a big chunk of the file missing. While I could get the snowman10 file to open with XXP5 and XDP6 there are many graphic elements missing and it gives me grief about the following live effects not being installed on my computer; Blast..., Carve..., Constellation..., and Inner Bevel... I suggest you quit messing about with the snowman10 file and revert to a previously saved version and continue working on the drawing from that point. Remember to save often, especially when incorporating a lot of live effects into one of your drawings.
IHTH,
Harry
I had no problem opening your snowmen2 file in XX4 either.
cheers, Erik
Hi Cheryl,
You file opens without any errors on my machine.
I'm running Vista Ultimate and Xara Designer Pro 6.
I can also open your file using Xara Xtreme Pro 4.
So, you were able to open the correct file? I accidentally uploaded snowman2.xar first, but the one that I can't open is snowman10.xar. Is that the one you were able to open? If so, why can't I? :(
Thank you everyone for your help and advice. As I said, snowman2 was accidentally uploaded here as it was a jpg I exported from my original snowman10 and then brought back into the program to add the text. Snowman10.xar is the original file, created in XX4 and can no longer be opened on my computer. Windows 7, Professional, 64 bit. I'm just going to have to start over. Thank you all again. :)
Cheryl, give the attached file a try and see what you can do with it. I opened your snowman10 file in XDP6 and saved it, then I reopened it in XXP4 and resaved it for you.
Maybe you'll get something out of it,
Maybe not,
Harry
Thank you HayTay! It opened for me! Some of the Live Effects are missing, but it's workable for me! You are awesome! :)
You are most welcome, Cheryl. I do have my moments and I'm glad I could help you.
Be sure to show us the finished drawing/card,
Harry
I can't believe it, but it happened again! Another XAR file that I just created yesterday after working for hours on a logo for a client and now I can't open the file in Xara Xtreme 4. :( Here is the error message: Failed to read XAR file
(Failed to handle record 356 4126) But what does it mean and why is this happening? This is the second time this has happened and it never happened until about a month or so ago.
Cheryl are you using many Live Effects?
Did you obtain a new Live Effect plug-in about the time you noticed this problem?
Hi Cheryl,
The error message you have there is indicating a problem with a live effect (well, actually, 4126 is a locked effect but they are much the same). For some reason the type of effect is saved but the data that defines the effect is not and this, unfortunately, causes older versions to fail to load the file. Version 6 should again be able to successfully load the file where the offending effect will be replaced by a group and labelled with a special name so that it can be found and repaired.
This bug with the saving of effects has been present for a long time as we have not been able to reproduce it reliably so any other information you can give about changes to your machine or your method of working around the time it started (e.g. Bills question above) could be very helpful.
If you would like your file repaired as HayTay did with the other one then either attach it here, email it to someone you know has version 6 or submit a support ticket to Xara with the file attached and I will try to hurry it through the system.
Thanks,
Gerry