Problem Description

Custom MXTips annotation files created in MX v8i SS2 are not loading in MX v8i SS3.

Reason

The MXTip annotation file load problem is caused by the visioning introduced to support multiple installations of MX i.e MX v8i SS2 and MX v8i SS3.

Steps to Resolve

The resolve this problem the MXtip files need to be updated so that they point to the updated dll used to created the style. Edit the file in a text editor and update as detailed below.

Plan MXtips File

Change

Exe=Plan.Interface

to

Exe=Plan081109.Interface

Cross Section MXTips File

Change

Exe=CrossSection.Interface

to

Exe=CrossSection081109.Interface

Profile MXTips File

Change

Exe=Profile.Interface

to

Exe=Profile081109.Interface

Drainage Profile MXTips File

Change

Exe=DrainageProfile.Interface

to

Exe=DrainageProfile081109.Interface

See Also

MX TechNotes And FAQs