Failed to Open Document

[ford347]

Hi all,

I tried to open a document today that was originally done back in Revit 8 or 9 I believe. I am using the latest version of RAC2008 now. When trying to open, it states that it is ugrading the project, then BEEP, "Failed to Open Document". That's all it says. I happen to have saved this project as a seperate file in RAC08, so I was cool with that one. Thought it may have been a fluke. But then I tried to open up the 'Railing Samples' file that I had got from the cd that was gave out at AU 2005, and the same thing is happening.

I was however able to open a diff. file that was done in a previous version. The files were fine when I left them, now all of the sudden they won't open? Is there a problem with how 2008 upgrades projects?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Josh

[PaperStreet SoapCO]

I've run into the exact same problem with files we store drafting details and components in for reference. Even when I try to open the backup files I get the same thing. It's happening in every computer in the office - we're all on RA2008. I don't think we have installed the latest build though so I am not sure if that would fix it... I hope it does.

[ford347]

I didn't realize there was a new build out. Guess I should have paid attention a little better. Downloading now, hopefully that will fix the issue.

Josh

[ford347]

I downloaded the newest version of Revit and was able to open all the files. So to anyone else having this issue, the new build apparently fixes it. Good deal.

Josh

[PaperStreet SoapCO]

Sweet - thanks for reporting back. I'll have to upgrade the office on Monday.

[SCShell]

Hey there,

It is a know issue, "Leap Year"! The problem with go away in February.

I ran into this problem yesterday trying to get a job out the door!. My fix was to download the latest build; however, I did hear back from customer support about this after I upgraded.
(I also put this in the "Know Issues" forum.)

The true fix is to upgrade to the latest build which address this problem.

The quick work around (during a deadline) is to change the date in Windows to February, then upgrade your project, then change the clock back to January.

Good luck
Steve