Canvas X File and Directory Naming

Canvas X File and Directory Naming

Overview: When saving files names or creating directories for Canvas X files, avoid using non English or Unicode characters. File names containing these characters my cause errors opening or saving.

Applies To: Canvas X, Canvas X Geo, Canvas X3, Canvas X Draw

Sample File or Directory Name That Should not be used:
testʦʧʨʩder.CVX
C:\_FØLDER_

Error Messages: 
Saving:



Opening:






Steps To Resolve: 
  1. Locate the directory where files are stored and make sure the directory name does not contain non English characters.
  2. Locate the directory where files are stored and make sure the file name does not contain non English characters.


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