Word Perfect Help??? - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM II

05/31/2006 07:26:16 PM · #1

I have used Word Perfect for many years as my prefered program when I am using graphics (for a brochure, flyer, etc.)

Suddenly, I cannot insert a graphic into my documents. I have always used:

"insert - graphic - from file - my file"

There is then generally a small icon saying "conversion in progress"

Now, I get "Invalid custom directory specified in corelapp.ini." and I can't do what I need.

I have an older version...Word Perfect 10, but have used it hundreds of times on this computer. I use it for all my marketing pieces as a Realtor.

Any suggestions????

colyla

Canon EOS-50D

05/31/2006 07:32:09 PM · #2

try re-installing it...then restart your computer

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

05/31/2006 07:36:01 PM · #3

Originally posted by colyla:

try re-installing it...then restart your computer

I've been frantically searching for the cd, but can't find it! I'm sure it's around someplace....

talmy

Nikon D300s

05/31/2006 07:49:46 PM · #4

This is a permissions problem.

Search for the error message string on the Corel website HERE

Keep in mind that your version is old and the knowledge base will refer to Windows 2000 and not XP, but I'm sure the solution is basically the same.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

05/31/2006 07:52:16 PM · #5

Do you get the error right after you choose insert>graphic>from file, as the dialog opens? If so, try going to preferences and look to see if the directory specified as the default file location is still valid. It might be that you moved or renamed a folder that Word Perfect tries to use as the default for this action.

Edit for typo

Message edited by author 2006-05-31 19:52:49.

05/31/2006 07:56:42 PM · #6

I found the cd and tried to reinstall, but it wouldn't even let me do that. I've done this type of things a lot of times before. I keep getting

"Setup32 has encountered a problem and needs to close"

I will try the other suggestions.

05/31/2006 08:00:09 PM · #7

Originally posted by kirbic:

Where is "preferences" when I have word perfect open?

05/31/2006 08:04:32 PM · #8

Man...this is really ticking me off. I have all my templates based on this program. All my postcards, my flyers, my marketing pieces and ads. It's going to be a major pain to switch them all to something new.

Nothing I do seems to be working. I've tried inserting different photos, different formats, opening a new file....and nothing is allowing me to do what I want. Bleh!

fotomann_forever

05/31/2006 08:08:04 PM · #9

Just curious and this may sound dumb, but have you tried restarting the computer?