2.51.2: File cannot be opened with strange characters in the path [Solved]
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2023 1:09 pm
Subject: 2.51.2: File cannot be opened with strange characters in the path
XnView: Classic 2.51.2 - 32 bit
OS: Windows 64bit
Now that google albums archive are going to be deleted (https://support.google.com/picasa/answer/7008270?hl=en) many users will download their backups. They are using a strange character (black dot) in the path:
Example: 2019-12-17-Hangout_ slow dawn ● [username]
Effect: You cannot open the picture because a warning is displayed and the picture is not opened.
To reproduce:
1. Try to open a picture placed in a folder which path contains "●"
2. Any other app will open the file, but xnview won't
Actual behaviour (bug): A warning is displayed, the picture is never opened. See attached "warning"
Expected behaviour: The file should be opened, regardless of the path
XnView: Classic 2.51.2 - 32 bit
OS: Windows 64bit
Now that google albums archive are going to be deleted (https://support.google.com/picasa/answer/7008270?hl=en) many users will download their backups. They are using a strange character (black dot) in the path:
Example: 2019-12-17-Hangout_ slow dawn ● [username]
Effect: You cannot open the picture because a warning is displayed and the picture is not opened.
To reproduce:
1. Try to open a picture placed in a folder which path contains "●"
2. Any other app will open the file, but xnview won't
Actual behaviour (bug): A warning is displayed, the picture is never opened. See attached "warning"
- 20_07_2023 001.png (9.37 KiB) Viewed 4382 times
Expected behaviour: The file should be opened, regardless of the path
