i get error message (Loading error: Bad file version) when i try to open project from my dropbox on another laptop

how i can fix this ?!

Hi Mohamed Alaa,

I just opened up a new thread for your question since it touches a slightly different topic, I hope this is ok for you. The message 'Bad file version' pops up if you try to open project files in older program versions. For example, when you create a project in PV*SOL premium 2018 R9, you can't open it in PV*SOL premium 2017 R9, or sometimes even in newer versions of PV*SOL premium 2018 (i.e. R8 and before).

So, please ensure that you have the same software version of both of your devices.

Kind regards,

Martin

Hi 

 

How do I know what version was used to create the file? The file was created by a colleague of mine but he has since left the company and his computer was wiped except for the files. 

 

Regards, 

 

Nicolaas. 

Hi Nicolaas,

there is no user friendly way to see that. If you are willing, you could unzip the pvprj file using 7zip and then take a look at the file "Project.xml". There you will find a node that looks like this:

<ProgramsUsedToEditProject>
    <Program>PV*SOL premium 2020 (R9)</Program>
</ProgramsUsedToEditProject>

If that seems too complicated, you can send a file and I will take a look for you.

Kind regards,

Martin