Bad file version

[Mohamed Alaa]

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 ?!

[developer_mh]

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

[Nicolaas]

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. 

[developer_mh]

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