Transferring menus to new computer

**jamesmc** · 21 July 2006, 01:22 AM

You will see something similar to this Regedit screen in this graphic.

The highlighted yellowed areas will be the areas of concern.

The right screen and the first highlighted box on the top labeled ExportPathName is the line the instructions refer to.

Again, do at your own risk.

**RedWombat** · 21 July 2006, 01:23 AM

Just tested and it appears to work for me.

I looked for a section called XWSFile: with a path after. That's the path I changed.

**paul8agrape** · 21 July 2006, 01:34 AM

I'm going to try the registry thing in a bit...but I'm not sure I understand what you're saying about the xws file.

I did find this in my HTML code for where I have the menu:

<script src="xaramenu.js"></script><script Webstyle4 src="Menu/bio.js"></script><noscript><img src="Menu/Bio.gif?06C202CE" editor="Webstyle4"></noscript>


Looks kinda funky...so where would I change the path. Also I noticed the the Project is "Default (Project)". I must be missing something fundamental about Xara Webstyle. I haven't been creating "Projects" that I'm aware of. I just create my menus, save the files, and go.

I'll let you know what happens in registry.

**RedWombat** · 21 July 2006, 01:38 AM

Under Program Files - Xara - Webstyle4 - WSTemplates - you'll find all your projects. Look for the one with the name you gave it on your old computer. In it you will see files with an XWS extension. Those are the files I was referring to. There is a folder under there called Default (Project). Check there. jamesmc is right about how sensitive the registry is. Be very careful if you're messing with it.

**paul8agrape** · 21 July 2006, 01:39 AM

Wow, I don't know what the hell is going on. I don't have an ExportPath in my registry where you have yours.

**paul8agrape** · 21 July 2006, 01:50 AM

Yes...apparently, i've really created a real mess for myself...I have 3 websites and all of the shit i've been doing is in the Default (Project) folder. I don't even remember where I specified a project when doing this stuff?? I just picked my menu, told it where to save, etc.

So...bottom line I know where all the stuff with the Bio menu and all is (D:\MyDocuments\My Webs\edchinn\Menu\bio.js). So where exactly will I put this path?

And what is the best way to separate all my projects out of Default(Project)?

I appreciate all the help. Am I the only one stumped at how monumentally difficult Xara makes this?

**jamesmc** · 21 July 2006, 01:52 AM

heh heh, Well I don't know what to say about that.

Are you sure you are looking at your OLD computer registry?

You might try Red's and see if it works for you. At least look and see if there are any paths.

It might be that somehow you obliterated your paths somewhere along the line, not sure how though...

(scratches head and thinks some more)

**paul8agrape** · 21 July 2006, 01:56 AM

I'm quite comfortable with the registry.

But what I don't get is why I don't have the ExportPath key on my new PC. So I need to create these keys? Not sure I understand what looking upt he old path will do for me since it isn't valid anymore.

**paul8agrape** · 21 July 2006, 02:01 AM

Okay something is seriously screwed up. Even if I go to create a new menu with Xara, ALL my options are greyed out except Start and Designs. I can't even create anything! LOL This is a brand new hard drive with a clean build. Just loaded Xara on it 2 days ago.

**jamesmc** · 21 July 2006, 02:03 AM

Using the old registry entry and modifying it for your new computer will make Webstyle work as if it has always been there, hopefully.

Without a path to follow, the items wont' show up and I think you said they are greyed out. They are greyed out because there is no path to follow on your new computer.