Missing level file, but level is still playable.

InvisibleWater6512 · Post by **InvisibleWater6512** » Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:42 am

I've created a level that I want to upload to the forums.

However, whenever I try to upload it, the file isn't there. I can still play it, though.

Does anyone know how to fix this?

Amnon · Post by **Amnon** » Thu Jan 07, 2016 4:04 am

Perhaps the files are "hidden" or belong to a different user?

If you have more than one user on your computer, try logging in as the others, or as "administrator".

Another way is to check the directory using text commands (run "cmd"), or using Unix/Linux tools (download "msys" from www.mingw.org).

cloudrac3r · Post by **cloudrac3r** » Thu Jan 07, 2016 6:59 am

Work through these steps in order, until one works.

1. Open that folder in whichever file manager you use (Windows Explorer?) and press F5 or Menu > View > Refresh
2. Restart your computer
3. View hidden files. In Windows Explorer, I'm pretty sure it's Menu > View > Folder Options... and then check/uncheck the hidden files box.
4. If you know how to use the command prompt and you are on Windows, do Win+R and type "cmd" then CD to the directory and DIR the files
5. Downloadand burn an Ubuntu (or any linux dist, Ubuntu is my fav) Live DVD and boot your computer with the disk inserted. Open the files browser, mount the Windows volume, find the directory and your levels.

If none of that worked, your computer is definitely broken.

InvisibleWater6512 · Post by **InvisibleWater6512** » Thu Jan 07, 2016 8:16 pm

None of that worked.

So... what do I do now?

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Thu Jan 07, 2016 10:16 pm

InvisibleWater6512 wrote:None of that worked.

So... what do I do now?

Hi there,

1. Right-click the file (pictured above)
2. Select "Send To"
3. Select "Compressed (zipped) Folder"
4. Attach the zipped folder to this post.

InvisibleWater6512 · Post by **InvisibleWater6512** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 2:20 am

Umm... okay...

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 3:30 am

I was able to extract your two files and I'll post them here for you.

An easy way to upload a level is to create a shortcut to your "Custom Levels" folder on your Windows desktop.
So when creating a new post, select "Choose File", then the "Custom Levels" shortcut, and finally the file you wish to upload.

Chip · Post by **Chip** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 9:10 pm

Hi InvisibleWater, hi Mark

DS01 and DS02 are two levels of DerpzSpycrab (see first page of 'Puzzle/Action levels'). These files aren't the level that InvisibleWater wants to post. His own level doesn't appear in the compressed folder.

Guess it's a problem of too restrictive security settings of the running operating system. ('Windows Vista' for example was terrible in this matter.) If this is the case, then the operating system doesn't allow third party applications to write files 'physically' into a folder on the hard disk. The files are stored in a hidden directory instead. You can use them furthermore with the application, but you can't copy or move them, because this hidden directory is only accessible for a system administrator. This method is often used to protect a network from unwanted manipulations by untrained users.

Using a known operating system which gives you the administration rights should solve the problem.

Good luck!

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 11:12 pm

Chip wrote:Guess it's a problem of too restrictive security settings of the running operating system.

Hi Chip
Then how do you explain the following four levels Invisible Water's already posted?
They were also uploaded in a compressed format.

1. Terminal Hopping
2. Voyage to Castle Kether
3. The Phantom Society
4. Out of this World

bob roest · Post by **bob roest** » Sat Jan 09, 2016 3:43 am

What's going on? It's not that hard to create a level and upload it. The directions are on the main page.

Chip's right, DS01 and DSO2 are levels I've already played by a different level-maker

I downloaded one of the levels that Mark posted for this level-maker but it's in a zip file and there's no way I'm opening it.

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Sat Jan 09, 2016 4:04 am

bob roest wrote:What's going on? It's not that hard to create a level and upload it. The directions are on the main page.

Hi Bob,

Initially, I didn't understand the problem either.

Like you, I thought they were having a problem posting levels.
The real problem is Invisible Water created a level titled "Warp Speed"
But the level cannot be found in the "Custom Levels" folder.
So unfortunately the level cannot be uploaded to the forum.
Whether the file is hidden or was deleted I don't know.

myuacc1studios · Post by **myuacc1studios** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 10:52 pm

And now a super-important bump from me.

I have recently encountered the same problem you had, this time for a little Valentine's Day level i made. However, i heard that you fixed the same problem your level had.

Please tell me how to fix the problem i have, InvisibleWater6512-sensei, otherwise i'll have to wait next year (or forever) to upload it!

DerpzSpycrab · Post by **DerpzSpycrab** » Mon Feb 15, 2016 2:40 am

myuacc1studios wrote:And now a super-important bump from me.

I have recently encountered the same problem you had, this time for a little Valentine's Day level i made. However, i heard that you fixed the same problem your level had.

Please tell me how to fix the problem i have, InvisibleWater6512-sensei, otherwise i'll have to wait next year (or forever) to upload it!

He changed the folder that Return to Wonderland was in. He moved it from Program Files to Program Files (x86). Hope this helps!

myuacc1studios · Post by **myuacc1studios** » Mon Feb 15, 2016 4:10 am

DerpzSpycrab wrote:
myuacc1studios wrote:And now a super-important bump from me.

I have recently encountered the same problem you had, this time for a little Valentine's Day level i made. However, i heard that you fixed the same problem your level had.

Please tell me how to fix the problem i have, InvisibleWater6512-sensei, otherwise i'll have to wait next year (or forever) to upload it!
He changed the folder that Return to Wonderland was in. He moved it from Program Files to Program Files (x86). Hope this helps!

I've tried that, but the level is fully gone thanks to that! NOOOOOO!

Thanks anyways.

DerpzSpycrab · Post by **DerpzSpycrab** » Mon Feb 15, 2016 3:31 pm

myuacc1studios wrote:
DerpzSpycrab wrote:
myuacc1studios wrote:And now a super-important bump from me.

I have recently encountered the same problem you had, this time for a little Valentine's Day level i made. However, i heard that you fixed the same problem your level had.

Please tell me how to fix the problem i have, InvisibleWater6512-sensei, otherwise i'll have to wait next year (or forever) to upload it!
He changed the folder that Return to Wonderland was in. He moved it from Program Files to Program Files (x86). Hope this helps!
I've tried that, but the level is fully gone thanks to that! NOOOOOO!

Thanks anyways.

Have you tried recompiling while it's in the new folder?