Missing design elements opening database from CD

Using Notes 7.0.2, I made a local replica copy of a database and archived it to CD.

When I open the database with a 7.0.2 client, everything works correctly.

When I open it with 8.0.2 (under both FP1 and FP2), the default view opens but there are no other visible views available. If I try to open a document it says the form is missing. If I view the database in Designer, there are no design elements (including the default view).

The database is in ODS 43 format. I am using the same user ID under both versions and no local encryption or security is enabled. The design tab under database properties says “Design is not hidden”.

Has anyone else experienced this issue?

Subject: Missing design elements opening database from CD

Hi,

Please refer the below article for resolution

Error: ‘Invalid NSF version’ or ‘Cannot write or create file (file or disk is read-only)’ when attempting to open a database on CD or DVD Product: Lotus Notes > Lotus Notes > Version 8.0, 7.0, 6.5

Problem

You generate a new database using a Notes 6 or 7 client and transfer the database to DVD or CD. When you attempt to open the database using a Notes 8 Standard Configuration or Basic Configuration, you receive one the following error messages:

“Invalid NSF version”

or

“Cannot write or create file (file or disk is read only).”

Content

This issue is now fixed in Notes 8.0.2 Fix Pack 1. Fix details: SPR# RCFE7DJNKD

Refer to the Upgrade Central site for details on upgrading Notes/Domino.

Note: A cumulative client hotfix (CCH) is available for Notes client 8.0.2 that fixes the issue reported in SPR# RCFE7DJNKD . Since hotfixes do not receive the extensive testing that maintenance releases and fix packs do, customers are encouraged to implement workarounds or deploy a release containing the fix. However, if workarounds are not possible or applicable and you still need a fix, contact IBM Technical Support to request the CCH containing the fix for this issue.

Workaround:

Generate the database using a Notes 8 client for use with Notes 8 or lower clients.

For Notes 6 or 7 clients, generate the database for use within the same code stream.

Refer the below document for details

http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=0&q1=1095732&uid=swg21095732&loc=en_US&cs=utf-8&cc=us&lang=en

Shrinivas S

Subject: Not exactly what I’m seeing

Thank you for the response. I don’t think that is exactly the issue I’m seeing though.

  1. I don’t receive any error messages

  2. I’m using 8.0.2 FP2

  3. It is able to open the default view but all other design elements are missing.

Is there any other way to get around this?