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From: greid@adobe.com (Glenn Reid)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.next
Subject: HELP! (Interface Builder)
Keywords: Interface Builder IB
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Date: 14 Aug 89 22:57:52 GMT
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I have a fairly sophisticated NIB file that I can't open
any more (system 0.9).

I have been developing a program over quite some time, and
using Interface Builder heavily.  Yesterday I couldn't open
the interface file; in fact, Interface Builder crashes
consistently when trying to open the file.

CLUES:

1.  The last time I saved the file, I was quitting out of IB
and it mentioned that the file had been modified and asked
me if I wanted to save it; I said "yes".  I have never
saved it that way in the past, I don't think.

2.  The interface contained in the file is OK, as I can build
the application with "make" and it runs just fine.

3.  The '~' backup file is identical and also unopenable.

4.  Strangely enough, I can succesfully open the file if I
open another interface file first, THEN try to open it, but
not always or reliably.

5.  I had just finished hand-constructing a bunch of icons
with "Icon" and pasting them onto buttons in the program.

6.  I constructed and deleted a few objects during the last
session with IB, notably some boxes and text objects, while
experimenting with the visual design.

7.  I used "bring to front" and "send to back" for the first
time during that session.

I can't think of anything else.  I don't know how to salvage
this interface and welcome any or all suggestions.

Thanks,
Glenn Reid
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