10-11-2020, 02:02 AM | #1 |
Join Date: Jan 2015
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GCS: an error occured trying to save the file
Hey everyone! Thanks for reading this thread!
So I had some races lying around that I wanted to rename, should be simple, right? but somehow, when I change the name of the race in GCS, I get an error message when I try to save. It specificly says, word for word: "An error occurred while trying to save the file." and I have absolutely no idea why this happens. I am not doing anything differently compared to before when it *could* save it. I *am* thinking however, that since they were originally created with an older GCS, that the new one can't figure out how to save them properly? or maybe it's something different entirely? That's why I hope one of you guys can help me out a itty-bit! It would be much appreciated!
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10-11-2020, 08:27 PM | #2 | |
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Berkeley, CA
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Re: GCS: an error occured trying to save the file
Looks like GCS (GURPS Character Sheet) has changed file formats.
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10-12-2020, 03:27 AM | #3 |
Join Date: Jan 2015
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Re: GCS: an error occured trying to save the file
Hey-o prosper-o!
I think you are absolutely right about it, I took out an old version of the Gurps GCS and it could update the race without any problems. I guess I have to download the v4.20 or v4.22.1 so I can update those files! Hopefully this will work. Thanks a ton bud! I hope you have a wonderful day!
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10-17-2020, 01:29 PM | #4 |
Join Date: Jan 2015
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Re: GCS: an error occured trying to save the file
Heyo!
I have been trying to use an older Gurps Character Creator (4.20 GCS) to update my races. However, when I have loaded them into the creator and bring them into the new one, it still can't read my race files. Any suggestion? I put them into the User Library. Anything else I need to do, for it to update the files that are my races? Any help is appreciated friends! Don't be afraid to ask for more information, I will do my best to provide it!
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10-26-2020, 07:24 PM | #5 |
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Olympia, WA
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Re: GCS: an error occured trying to save the file
Did you ever figure out what the problem was? If not, I'm happy to help.
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11-13-2020, 10:28 AM | #6 | |
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Re: GCS: an error occured trying to save the file
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What I've tried so far, is to download the older version of the character creator and then open the characters in that program. It didn't seem to affect the files at all however. So I think it's how I get them updated when opening them in the older version of the program, that is my problem? but I am not sure. Again, thanks a ton of reaching out!
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11-13-2020, 10:35 AM | #7 | |
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Olympia, WA
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Re: GCS: an error occured trying to save the file
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So to upgrade for the file format change, the easiest route is to download the converter tool from the main site (https://gurpscharactersheet.com) and have it convert all of your old files. Once you've done that, you should be able to open them in the newest version of GCS without any issue. If you still have problems after running the converter, then we may need to have a more interactive conversation to resolve it... in that case, pop into the GURPS Discord (there is a link on the main GCS site) and ask for me. - Rich
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11-14-2020, 06:26 AM | #8 | |
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Re: GCS: an error occured trying to save the file
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I just wanted to give ya an update, and it seems the program was able to update the files. It was wonderfully easy and a great tool to use, so thanks a ton! I appreciate your help a lot and also your willingness to help me even further! I hope you have a great day my friend!
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11-15-2020, 07:15 AM | #9 | |
Join Date: Apr 2019
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Re: GCS: an error occured trying to save the file
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Just did the upgrade from 4.11.1 to 4.25.1 OSs - Linux Mint 17 and 19.3 and 20.1 Installs of 4.25.1 went perfectly on all versions. After the installs I ran the converter tool on my "custom" folders and all is working fine. Thanks much for the converter. I use GCS as a stand alone tool for the most part, but have been looking at using a VTT which would require me to use the upgraded versions. Been sort of dreading the steps to upgrade and convert through the new install then upgrade again. |
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