Problem opening a Numbers file on new MacPro

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Problem opening a Numbers file on new MacPro

I just purchased a new MacPro with Mountain Lion. I moved a hard drive from my older MacPro to the new one. I installed iWork 8 on the new computer, then installed the update for it. I tried to open a document that I created in iWork 8 on my old computer, but a drop-down box said that I "need a newer version of Numbers to open this document."

Can someone explain what is going on?

Mac Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2), 3.33 GHz 6-Core IntelXeon, 8 GB RAM

Posted on Nov 12, 2012 3:37 PM

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Barry

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Nov 12, 2012 6:21 PM in response to Dorothy Barnett

Somewhere in the process the document was opened with and saved from Numbers '09. Numbers ;08 cannot open files in the native format of Numbers '09.

Use numbers '09 to reopen the file, then Save or Export it in Numbers '08 format.

Regards,

Barry

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Nov 12, 2012 9:01 PM in response to Barry

But that is impossible. I do not have 09 on my computer, and no one else has touched my file.

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Barry

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Nov 13, 2012 1:44 AM in response to Dorothy Barnett

Strange behaviour, then. That's the only situation I'm aware of that will generate that particular message.

If you'd like t email the file to me, I'll attempt to open it and re-save it as a Numbers '08 file, then return it.

My address is available in my profile. Click my name in blue above this message to get to it.

Regards,

Barry

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Nov 13, 2012 5:13 AM in response to Barry

Thank you! I willl take you up on your offer.

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Badunit

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Nov 13, 2012 5:32 AM in response to Dorothy Barnett

Is it possible there is another update to install?

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Nov 13, 2012 5:35 AM in response to Badunit

I have the latest update. I'd have to purchase the latest version. I will probably have to do that eventually, but I see that Apple doesn't sell iWorks as a bundle anymore, only the separate pieces. That gets pricey for an upgrade.

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Badunit

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Nov 13, 2012 9:43 AM in response to Dorothy Barnett

Price-wise it comes out better doesn't it? The suite was something like $80 if I recall corrrectly. The separate parts are $20 each for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote = $60 if you want/need them all.

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Barry

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Nov 13, 2012 9:57 AM in response to Dorothy Barnett

Received the file, which opened easily in Numbers '09. Resaved in Numbers '08 format as returned to Dorothy.

Regards,

Barry

Regarding upgrade pricing: The retail box version of iWork (no 's') '09 was $69 for a single user/single machine licence, $99 with a Family licence (up to 5 users/machines, same family, living under the same roof). Mac app store licence is for installation and use on all Macs registered under the same Mac app store ID.

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Answer 9

Nov 13, 2012 9:57 AM in response to Dorothy Barnett

Thank you, Barry -- problem solved!

@Badunit: not so much in the big scheme of things, but considering I just paid over $3000 for a new Apple computer, right now I can't consider it.

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Answer 10

Nov 13, 2012 10:00 AM in response to Barry

Good to know. Thanks!

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