File Errors

Error: File should be of extension RFY

Symptom: Rootfly refuses to open a file and displays "File should be of extension RFY."


Cause: The user has tried to open a file that does not end in .rfy


Fix: If the file is a valid Rootfly file, change the filename extension to .rfy before opening.



Error! Invalid file version

Symptom: Rootfly refuses to open a file and displays "Error! Invalid file version."


Cause: The user has tried to open a file with an invalid file version (the format of the file does not match its specified  version number).


Fix: N/A



Error! Loading corrupt file

Symptom: Rootfly refuses to open a file and displays "Error! Loading corrupt file."


Cause: The user has tried to open a file that appears to be corrupt.


Fix: N/A



Error! Could not load file or Unable to load file *filename*

Symptom: Rootfly refuses to open a file and displays "Error! Could not load file" or "Unable to load file *filename*."


Cause: The user has tried to open a file that Rootfly cannot access.


Fix: Possible fixes:




Filename not specified

Symptom: Rootfly does not open a file and displays "Filename not specified."


Cause: The user has tried to open a file without specifying a filename and location.


Fix: Select Open, select a file, then press "Open."



Unable to open *filename* for writing or Write Error

Symptom: Rootfly fails to save a file and displays "Unable to open *filename* for writing" or "Write Error."


Cause: The user has tried to open a file that Rootfly cannot access or write to.


Fix: Possible fixes:


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