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This project is invalid or corrupt and cannot be opened...
I recently created a new course in Storyline 2, and was able to save and publish it for LMS (I have the .zip file as well). However, when I attempt to open the .story file now, I receive the followi...
Hey Adam, sorry you've run into this! I know that can cause quite a panic.
Have you checked your Temp Files yet? There may still be a working version of your project there:
- Open this folder in Windows Explorer: %appdata%\Articulate\Storyline
- Scan the contents of this folder for a file that starts with the name of your project. If you find one, copy it to your desktop. If you find more than one, copy the latest version to your desktop.
- Change the file extension of the copy on your desktop from *.tmp to *.story.
- Double-click the file to open it in Storyline.
File corruption can happen, even if you’re following all the recommended best practices. Here are some things you can do to prevent this from happening again.
OMG Alyssa - this just saved a morning's work, you are brilliant!