corrupt PLT file

[David Snider]

When opening a certain plt file, I'm getting an "error reading file" message.

The file is viewable in the preview window when I go to open the file, but when I try to bring it in, I get the error message.

Any answers would be appreciated.

I've had corrupt files before, but they were usually blacked out in the preview window. Never have I been able to view it in the preview window.

[Fred Weiss]

Never had that happen with Omega. If you want to email me the file I'll try and open it. What version Omega are you running?

[David Snider]

Fred, The file is 145meg, probably not able to send, it has a lot of images in the file (first mistake).

However, I think it became corrupt when we were backing up our files on DVD.

I can't believe it's never happened to you! In the course of my 10 years using Omega, it's happened maybe 4 or 5 times.

[Fred Weiss]

I've had CD's that wouldn't read but never a readable file that Omega told me was corrupt. With the CD's I've found that they are invariably readable on my iMac so at least I can retreive the file.

Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

[David Snider]

Maybe I can mail you the CD?

[Fred Weiss]

Okay .... you can get my mailing address at Mailing Address (http://www.allcompu.com/contact.htm)

[Tony Teveris]

The image you see in the Open / Import dialog is a very small thumbnail that is saved in the PLT file when it is saved. It sounds like the file is corrupt deeper into the file and not at the beginning. I really don't think Fred will have any luck opening it either. If you have time I could look at it but these type of problems always take a lot of time and there is no guarantee I can salvage it.