Can't load scenes if they're saved anywhere other than OpenToonz

[lasr00]

So I've saved some scenes to a USB to work on later and now if I try to open said scenes straight from the USB (using OpenToonz as the program) I get the message

"glut32.dll is missing from your computer. Try re-installing the program to fix this problem"

I've checked my files and I certainly have "glut32.dll"

Do I have to re-install? For now I'm just going to save my scenes in the OpenToonz folder, but in the future I might not be able to do that, and right now I can't re-install soooo yeah.

Thanks in advance.

- lasr00

[Rodney Baker]

I find myself wondering if this is related to a directory refresh issue I see regularly.

Namely that if I go to a driver (external or otherwise) and create a new directory/folder, OpenToonz does not immediately recognize that it has been created.

Therefore I can't access any files inside that folder.

Your case does appear to be different but I include my thoughts for the broader issue of file access .  

In your case you are receiving a specific error message so that help with finding the fix and/or a suitable workaround.

I doubt that such a hack would work but you could try to place a copy of the glut32.dll in the root of your USB or in the directory with your files just to see if... on the very odd chance... that might resolve the issue.

I don't really think this will help but it wouldn't take long to test.

One of the reasons I include my file locating problem is that I was going to try to see if I could set up a similar situation where I could replicate what you are experiencing but can't because OpenToonz won't recognize the USB I just inserted and formatted for that purpose.  The workaround in my case is to restart OpenToonz at which time that drive and directory is recognized.  At present I don't see any way to refresh the directory listing manually.

Added:  I should add that once I restart OpenToonz and the directory and files can be located I can load from the USB stick.

[lasr00]

I did as you suggested (copying glut32.dll) onto my USB and that fixed the problem! Well for now at lest.

[Rodney Baker]

Well, what do you know... sometimes a guess is worth trying.  :)

Glad to see that worked for you.