AC3D cannot handle unicode character ½ in filename.

Tomkat · 6th January 2020, 02:53 PM

Just wondering why this is the case? I really need to name some folders with the ½ character, as they are architectural dimensions (for example, folder CB04x07½)
This worked on my work laptop, but doesn't seem to work on my PC (Windows 7 Home Edition.) Does anyone know exactly what the issue is, and how I might fix, work-around it?

Andy · 8th January 2020, 08:17 AM

What OS are you running on your laptop?

I just tested this on Windows 10 and I was able to save and load AC3D files with ½ in the filename, and in folders too.

perhaps you are using a particular plugin?

Tomkat · 8th January 2020, 08:36 AM

I don't know exactly what OS was on the laptop (I no longer have it), but I know it was some version of Windows 7.

My version here at home is Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit.)
I wasn't using any plugin, just the default "Load Texture" menu option.
If I remove the ½ from the folder name... everything works perfectly.

My version of AC3D is 6.7.15a - and I haven't used it for about 3 years, until now.

Andy · 8th January 2020, 09:12 AM

Perhaps download the latest version of AC3D? You can upgrade your license here:
http://www.inivis.com/paypalupgrade.html

Tomkat · 8th January 2020, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

Perhaps download the latest version of AC3D? You can upgrade your license here:
http://www.inivis.com/paypalupgrade.html

$50

It's cheaper to just rename the folders.

Just think it's odd that it worked on one system, but not another, very similar one.

Tomkat · 8th January 2020, 02:11 PM

That's not to say I won't upgrade sometime in the future, it's just that I currently don't use AC3D enough to justify it.

6th January 2020, 02:53 PM	#1
Tomkat Member Expert member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 79	AC3D cannot handle unicode character ½ in filename. Just wondering why this is the case? I really need to name some folders with the ½ character, as they are architectural dimensions (for example, folder CB04x07½) This worked on my work laptop, but doesn't seem to work on my PC (Windows 7 Home Edition.) Does anyone know exactly what the issue is, and how I might fix, work-around it?

8th January 2020, 08:17 AM	#2
Andy Administrator Professional user Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,564	Re: AC3D cannot handle unicode character ½ in filename. What OS are you running on your laptop? I just tested this on Windows 10 and I was able to save and load AC3D files with ½ in the filename, and in folders too. perhaps you are using a particular plugin?

8th January 2020, 08:36 AM	#3
Tomkat Member Expert member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 79	Re: AC3D cannot handle unicode character ½ in filename. I don't know exactly what OS was on the laptop (I no longer have it), but I know it was some version of Windows 7. My version here at home is Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit.) I wasn't using any plugin, just the default "Load Texture" menu option. If I remove the ½ from the folder name... everything works perfectly. My version of AC3D is 6.7.15a - and I haven't used it for about 3 years, until now. Last edited by Tomkat; 8th January 2020 at 08:40 AM.

8th January 2020, 09:12 AM	#4
Andy Administrator Professional user Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,564	Re: AC3D cannot handle unicode character ½ in filename. Perhaps download the latest version of AC3D? You can upgrade your license here: http://www.inivis.com/paypalupgrade.html

8th January 2020, 02:11 PM	#6
Tomkat Member Expert member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 79	Re: AC3D cannot handle unicode character ½ in filename. That's not to say I won't upgrade sometime in the future, it's just that I currently don't use AC3D enough to justify it.