If you’ve selected a parent directory on the left, but the project is not showing up on the right, its schedule file may have been removed from it. To correct this, look for a file named “NetPointFile.np4” that no longer resides in a folder named after a project and move it back in to the proper folder. Until this is done, you will be unable to open the project from within NetPoint.
Likewise, if a folder which is certainly not a NetPoint project appears in the list on the right, such as “MyDocuments,” it likely contains an orphaned NetPointFile.np4. To correct this, determine which project folder is missing a schedule file, and return it to its proper location
NOTE: To open the schedule from Windows Explorer, search for the folder which contains the project name, open it, and then double-click the file called NetPointFile.np4.
NOTE: If a message opens, see [bookmark postid=”4720″ anchor=”troubleshooting-opening”]Troubleshooting Opening[/bookmark] for more info.
NOTE: A .nzp can also be opened by simply double-clicking it in an Explorer window.
NOTE: If a message opens after opening, see [bookmark postid=”4720″ anchor=”troubleshooting-opening”]Troubleshooting Opening[/bookmark] for more info.
NOTE: If a message opens after opening, see [bookmark postid=”4720″ anchor=”troubleshooting-opening”]Troubleshooting Opening[/bookmark] for more info.
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Printer Unavailable | If the printer that was used when the schedule was last saved is unavailable or not installed, a warning will open. Click OK. | ![]() |
Choose a new printer next to Name andclick OK. The schedule will then open. For more info on printers, see [bookmark postid=”12352″ anchor=”page-size”]Print Setup[/bookmark]. | ![]() |
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File Already Open | If the project is open on another machine, a lock may have been placed to protect the file. In this case, the schedule can only be opened in read-only mode, and the File Already Open! warning will open. Click View as Read-only. The schedule will then open. | ![]() |
File Recovered | If an unexpected crash occurred, NetPoint® will automatically recover any schedules that may have been open and unsaved when the application terminated. For more info see [bookmark postid=”657″ anchor=”crash”]Understanding File Recovery[/bookmark]. | ![]() |
Bad Data Positions | If any data elements are more than 3″ away from their host objects, a warning will open. Click Continue to Canvas. No further action is required. | ![]() |
Invalid Lags | If a legacy schedule is opened where a non-finish-to-start link had a lag, a warning will open. Click Continue to Canvas. No further action is required. For more info on lags, see [bookmark postid=”5574″ anchor=”link-offset”]Adding Lags to Links[/bookmark]. | ![]() |
Duplicate Code/Value IDs | If a schedule is opened where a code or value is found to have the same system ID as another code or value, a warning will open and any assignments will be lost. Click OK. To review code assignments, see step 1 of [bookmark postid=”14283″ anchor=”modifying”]Exporting an Existing Template[/bookmark] and choose “Defaults – Codes & Code Assignments”. | ![]() |
Incomplete or Missing Data | If a schedule is opened which cannot be read, a warning will open. This may be because it’s missing data, it’s been corrupted, or it contains a bad format. This is rare and should not occur under normal circumstances. Click OK and contact NetPoint support. | ![]() |
Resolution Violation | If a legacy schedule is opened where one unit of time is less than the width of a pixel on the screen, the Resolution Violation Alert will open. Choose from the available options and click OK (we recommend choosing the second option to avoid additional steps). For more info on resolution, see [bookmark postid=”12352″ anchor=”page-size”]Print Setup[/bookmark]. | ![]() |
a. | If increasing the page size, a printer window will open. Click the dropdown button next to Size and choose a page size that meets the recommended width from the Resolution Violation Alert window. | ![]() |
b. | If increasing the number of tiles, no further action will be required. | |
c. | If reducing the length of the project, the Schedule Properties window will open. Click the Dates tab, and under Calendar Dates, choose a start date that is later in time or an end date that is earlier in time. This process may have to be repeated until satisfactory. | ![]() |
d. | If increasing the resolution, open the Control Panel from the Windows Start menu, choose Adjust Screen Resolution, and choose one that’s higher. Go back to NetPoint and click OK. This process may have to be repeated until satisfactory. | ![]() |