Deleted a filter, used by a view, and now cannot open the file

[Justine]

Hello,

I recently deleted a "filter" that was used by a "view". Apparantly that
must have been the default view because now when I try to open the file I get
the following error message:

_____________________________
The filter "V - DDI - ALL - NOHLT" cannot be found
You tried to display a view or use an import/export map that references a
filter that is not available.
- If you are trying to use a view, specify a different filter for the view
- If you are exporting with a map, the export will continue without the
application of a filter.
_______________________________

Then, when I click "OK" or even if I just click on the "X" in the upper
right hand corner I get the send error report message. Once that message
comes up the application hangs until I click either the "Send Error Report"
or "Don't Send" buttons.

My problem is that I can't get into the file to fix the filter/view problem.

Any suggestions?????

Thanks in advance for your help

Justine

 

[John]

Hello,

I recently deleted a "filter" that was used by a "view". Apparantly that
must have been the default view because now when I try to open the file I get
the following error message:

_____________________________
The filter "V - DDI - ALL - NOHLT" cannot be found
You tried to display a view or use an import/export map that references a
filter that is not available.
- If you are trying to use a view, specify a different filter for the view
- If you are exporting with a map, the export will continue without the
application of a filter.
_______________________________

Then, when I click "OK" or even if I just click on the "X" in the upper
right hand corner I get the send error report message. Once that message
comes up the application hangs until I click either the "Send Error Report"
or "Don't Send" buttons.

My problem is that I can't get into the file to fix the filter/view problem.

Any suggestions?????

Thanks in advance for your help

Justine

Justine,
Here's a suggestion. I don't know if it will help but it's worth a try.
Open a new blank Project file. Then go to Insert/Project and select the
file with the problem and hit "insert". If the insertion is successful
(i.e. you can now see the project that wouldn't open), you can then
select the Summary Line of the insertion point (it should be ID 1) and
go to Project/Task Information/Advanced tab. Uncheck the "link to
project" box and hit "ok". The file will effectively be restored.

Good luck.
John