Template file opens twice?

[MTD]

Whenever I open a template file directly from Explorer or a desktop shortcut,
it opens two files in Project - the template and a copy of the template. If
Project is already open before I click on the template shortcut, it only
opens once. Any idea how to fix this? Thanks.

 

[JulieS]

Hello MTD,

I'm sorry, I can't duplicate what you report. Finding the template file in
explorer and double-clicking creates a new file based upon the template, but
does not open the template.

What version (include Service Pack) of project are you using and what
operating system?

Julie

 

[MTD]

Thanks, Julie. I'm using Project 2007 SP1 MSO; Windows XP Pro Version 2002,
SP2.

Still haven't found a fix. If Project is NOT open when I click on a shortcut
or link from Explorer, the template opens twice. If Project IS already open,
it only opens once.

Thanks! - MTD


I'm using

 

[JulieS]

Hi MTD,

Sorry for the delay in replying. Thanks for the information that you
are using Project 2007. In testing with 2007 -- I see the exact same
thing. Navigating to the template in
C:\Documents and Settings\Julie\Application Data\Microsoft\Templates
and double clicking on the template file creates two project files
based on that template. I do not have the template actually opened
however, just two files based on the template. If I save either
file -- it shows the Save As dialog box and will not overwrite the
template file.

So, it is different than opening project and then creating a new file
based on the template and it is different that how it works in Project
2003. But, at least we know it's not "just you"

Sorry, I don't know of any fix other than to suggest opening Project
first and then creating the file based on the template.

I hope this helps. Let us know how you get along.

Julie
Project MVP

Visit http://project.mvps.org/ for the FAQs and additional information
about Microsoft Project

 

[MTD]

Thanks, Julie. I appreciate the help! - MTD

Hi MTD,

Sorry for the delay in replying. Thanks for the information that you
are using Project 2007. In testing with 2007 -- I see the exact same
thing. Navigating to the template in
C:\Documents and Settings\Julie\Application Data\Microsoft\Templates
and double clicking on the template file creates two project files
based on that template. I do not have the template actually opened
however, just two files based on the template. If I save either
file -- it shows the Save As dialog box and will not overwrite the
template file.

So, it is different than opening project and then creating a new file
based on the template and it is different that how it works in Project
2003. But, at least we know it's not "just you"

Sorry, I don't know of any fix other than to suggest opening Project
first and then creating the file based on the template.

I hope this helps. Let us know how you get along.

Julie
Project MVP

Visit http://project.mvps.org/ for the FAQs and additional information
about Microsoft Project

 

[JulieS]

You're welcome and thanks for the feedback.

Julie