Links Err Msg: <Filename> Is Not a Valid WAV File (240384)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Links LS MS-DOS (1997 Edition)
  • Links LS 1998 Edition
  • Links LS 1999 Edition
  • Links LS 1999 Upgrade Version 1.0
  • Links Extreme
This article was previously published under Q240384

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to import a custom wave audio (.wav) file into the Sound Script Editor, you may receive the following error message:
<Filename> is not a valid WAV file.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the wave audio file uses an audio compression algorithm other than PCM (Pulse Code Modulation). To play back wave audio files in Links LS, the files must use the PCM audio compression format.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, convert the wave audio file into PCM format:

  1. Click Start, point to Programs, and then click Accessories.
  2. Point to Multimedia or Entertainment, and then click Sound Recorder.
  3. Click File, and then click Open.
  4. Locate the custom wave audio file you want to import, and then click Open.
  5. Click File, and then click Properties.
  6. In the Choose From box under Format Conversion, click PCM, and then click Convert Now.
  7. Click OK, and then click OK again.
  8. Click File, and then click Save.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb kbsound KB240384
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