Failed to Parse File (Need Help Please!)

[Dafunb0xman]

I was working on a video and my computer started to run really bad. I saved my work and restarted my laptop. After booting up, I tried to continue on my work. But as soon as i tried to open the file; This message came up.

"Error Details: Failed to Parse JSON Document"


I don't know what to do to fix it. I've put alot of work into it and wish to not start over.

[hayasidist]

the .anime file is, in fact, a .zip file that has a project.amineproj file in it - this is a plain text file in JSON format - so if you feel comfortable getting into that with a text editor you might be able to sort out what's wrong - or at least get something back..

failing that - care to upload the file?

[Dafunb0xman]

How do I upload the file? sorry I'm new to all this.
I tried fixing it on Notepad ++ but all that shows up is "NULL NULL NULL" etc.

Here's a mediafire link with the file:
https://www.mediafire.com/?kme2ni29n8cflx8

Thanks again for the reply.

[hayasidist]

sorry - this copy is badly corrupted and the "usual" approach has not worked for me. is this the one you've opened/closed in notepad?? if so, do you have the "original"?

[Dafunb0xman]

That was a copy of the original before i opened it in Notepad. That being said, i guess i have to start over..
Thank you for taking the time to help me. I really appreciate it.

[hayasidist]

sorry I couldn't fix it. -- it doesn't seem to be a compressed file ... last thought and it's a very VERY long shot ... have you checked your autosave directory?
(e.g. C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Roaming\Smith Micro\Anime Studio Pro\11\Autosave)