Product(s):	Promis.e
	Version(s):	through 08.11.13.96
	Environment:	N\A
	Area:	Migration
	Subarea:	N\A

Error or Warning Message

In Promis.e Standalone, when opening pages of a project that was created in Promis.e for AutoCAD, various error messages occur:

Error
An error occured when saving
Detail:Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

Internal Error
API Error Message: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
TargetSite: Boolean Open(Boolean)
DeclaringType: ECT.ECAD.API.Page
Attributes: public
MemberType: Method

Internal Error
API Error Message: Input string was not in a correct format.
TargetSite: Void StringToNumber(System.String, System.Globalization.NumberStyles, NumberBuffer ByRef, System.Globalization.NumberFormatInfo, Boolean)
DeclaringType: System.Number
Attributes: private static
MemberType: Method

Internal Error
API Error Message: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
TargetSite: Void docActivated(System.String)
DeclaringType: ECT.ECAD.API.DocEventHandler
Attributes: public static
MemberType: Method

Internal Error
UI Error Message: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
TargetSite: Boolean RestoreFromXData()
DeclaringType: PanduitWire.PanduitWireForm
Attributes: private
MemberType: Method

Explanation

These messages can occur when the proper workflow to migrate the project has not been followed.

How to Avoid

1. In Promis.e for AutoCAD right-click the project and select [[Backup Project|Backup]].

2. On the resulting Backup Project dialog, set the Save files in MicroStation compatible format check box, click OK.

3. [[Restore Project|Restore the resulting file]] in Promis.e Standalone. 

See Also

[[Moving From Promis.e for AutoCAD to Promis.e Standalone]]

Original Author:

Matt_P

Keywords: occurred, TFS 802479