Thanks Emmanuel. I started again on the file, so no need to recover it.

Cheers,

Colin

PS - No idea what Java I'm using... that's too complicated

<t>Hi All, <br/>
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Just to say that Hans tried his best but the file was damaged. I followed his instructions to find the recovery folder but it was completely empty.<br/>
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I am using Mac OS X and Sweethome 3D 3.0.<br/>
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I can send the damaged file over to Puybaret if it's of interest ...

Done, thank you!!

<r>I find this software incredible. I've never been interested in CAD before, but got plans for a new house, put them all in, and got incredible 3D images <E>:o</E>) Thanks.<br/>
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However, on my second project (the upstairs of the same house), something went wrong and both the 2D and 3D screens ...