My issue with "buffer~: cannot open parser for this file"
Hi, I recently had some problems with a [buffer~] storing an audio sample. Since I've found a way of getting rid of the problem I want to share my experience. I'll start describing the problem:
I'm using Max 7.3.4 in a MacBook Pro (Yosemite 10.10.5)
1) A patch into a folder didn't have any problem storing the file.
2) I created a copy of the patch into a folder called "Max/MSP", with the sound file into it. This patch would plot the problem into the console no matter I created the [buffer~] with the file name in it or I sent a (replace) or (read) message on it.
Solution: Erasing the "/" from the folder (so "Max/MSP" folder became "MaxMSP") worked for me, no more problems. If there's a "/" anywhere in your file path, you will get the same issue.
It is definitely not advisable having a folder with a "/" in its name, but I'm not sure whether this problem should be fixed. Anyway it is weird that it finds the file but it's not able to parse it.
I hope it helps.
Josep
OMG! I was really desperate because I had the same problem with the [buffer~], thanks to your advice now everything works fine!
Thank you!
It's never a good idea to have a slash in a folder or a file name when using Max. As far as beginner errors go, this is up there with giving your Max abstraction or Max patch the same name as that of a Max external. :-)