How to restore macros? Unexpected Macros Format Error

[ni.dsgn]

I've been using the Distress Press macros without a hitch until today, my pc froze and after I restarted and tried to import it back in the error 'Unexpected Macros Format - Failed to load file etc etc'

Is there a way to fix this so it's reusable again?

Edit : Also remove and reinstalled, still cant use the macro

 

[walt.farrell]

Welcome to the Affinity forums.

Your .afmacros file works for me, so if you've quoted the error message accurately, and you're trying to import into the Library panel, then perhaps the problem is that your Photo internal data files have been corrupted. 

If so, you will need to reset the application, and reinstall any macros that you've added or changed, as you'll have only the default macro categories and content after the reset. You can start the application while holding the Ctrl key. Release the key after you get the Clear User Data dialog. In that dialog, uncheck any option that is checked by default, and then check the option to Reset Macros (I'm away from the PC, so that name is only approximate). Click Clear, and try importing that file 

[R C-R]

Are the Distress Press macros available in some way other than through purchasing the distress effects kit from True Grit? If not, should they be included in an attachment here?

From what I can tell from https://www.truegrittexturesupply.com/pages/terms-and-conditions sharing is not allowed, which I think although not explicitly mentioned would include macros as a type of actions....

[ni.dsgn]

Yes, I've done that before posting, and the problem persists

[ni.dsgn]

14 hours ago, walt.farrell said:

Welcome to the Affinity forums.

Your .afmacros file works for me, so if you've quoted the error message accurately, and you're trying to import into the Library panel, then perhaps the problem is that your Photo internal data files have been corrupted. 

If so, you will need to reset the application, and reinstall any macros that you've added or changed, as you'll have only the default macro categories and content after the reset. You can start the application while holding the Ctrl key. Release the key after you get the Clear User Data dialog. In that dialog, uncheck any option that is checked by default, and then check the option to Reset Macros (I'm away from the PC, so that name is only approximate). Click Clear, and try importing that file 

Yes, I've done that before posting, and the problem persists 

[ni.dsgn]

8 hours ago, R C-R said:

Are the Distress Press macros available in some way other than through purchasing the distress effects kit from True Grit? If not, should they be included in an attachment here?

From what I can tell from https://www.truegrittexturesupply.com/pages/terms-and-conditions sharing is not allowed, which I think although not explicitly mentioned would include macros as a type of actions....

Yeah, I'm gonna take it down for now and only share to whoever wishes to help hope that is okay.

[walt.farrell]

8 hours ago, ni.dsgn said:

Yeah, I'm gonna take it down for now and only share to whoever wishes to help hope that is okay.

Technically, I think you should only share it with Serif staff.

[walt.farrell]

8 hours ago, ni.dsgn said:

Yes, I've done that before posting, and the problem persists 

If you've already done the Reset using the Ctrl key when starting the application, it would be useful to have a screen recording of the issue happening, so we can see if there's something else odd that we notice.