Paint Shop Pro 8 Forum

Ok, I've found that in Windows, PSP 8 will create a file like JSC###_[username] where ### is different each time PSP 8 is started (which kinda explains why the Temp Files directory is cleared when PSP 8 starts up). So, I know there's no way to pre-create the file in Linux because you never know what it should be.

I'm wondering though, would using "Temp Files" be what's causing problems? I mean there's a space in the word. It really shouldn't matter, but for writing files, I'm wondering if it makes a difference?

I'll be testing out my theory this coming weekend, when I have more time and have my Linux side installed (yes, I'm in Windows at the moment :)

If anyone else wants to test it, try running PSP and setting the Temp File directory (somewhere in File-Preferences-File Locations, Undo/Temp files) to something that does NOT have a space in the name, like TempFiles. Then create the path and make sure it's WORLD (other) writable. See if that works...

I just re-installed windows yesterday and discovered this also. :) I'll try out what you suggested and see what happens. I've been testing all weekend as well as working so today I need a break. I'll post my results soon.

What do you have specified as your TEMP Environment Variable? Plz note, not the TMP (though you should have both set).

I am curious, (I apologize I don't have my linux system up to test this). Is the program itself launching? Is there only a prob when you choose to use a tool (e.g. Paint Brush)? If so, the issue may not be with the temp folder, but rather, with the Application Data folder. When a tool is selected, it will attempt to build a cache file, if one does not exist, the cache file is created in the Application Data folder.
(I have the information from a windows perspective)
The application data exists in the My Documents\[username]\Application Data folder. This is based off the registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders\Common AppData and ussually obtained through a call to GetShellFolder (I could only guess if PSP uses that, but I would assume so on principal).

That might also be a problem. I'm not sure. Last I knew, PSP 8 would run fine, but if you went to do a flood fill or a filter, etc (I think Paintbrush worked ok) then you would get the error message that it can't create the file.

I was thinking maybe that the folder to save undo/temp files should be changed to one that has no spaces in it, though I would think under WINE filenames with spaces should work - or do.

You may have something here with the app data folder. Unfortunately, I'm unable to look into it because at the moment I can't even get logged into X. :( I'm still trying to work on the problem and get my own system fully up and running. When I do that, I can then do some work on this project.