Designer.config  The root element is missing

Problem

You get the following error when running Iron Speed Designer:

Failed to create the application.  Unable to load config file:  C:\Program Files\Iron Speed\Designer v4.2.0\Designer.config The root element is missing.

The configuration file that Iron Speed Designer uses has become damaged or unusable.

Solution

Delete the Designer.config file.  Iron Speed Designer will re-create it when you next run Iron Speed Designer.

Step 1:  Close Iron Speed Designer.

Step 2:  Delete the Designer.config file at the location shown in the error message.

Step 3:  Start Iron Speed Designer.

Step 4:  Open your previous application from the Files menu.

See Also

Part VII:  Troubleshooting Applications

Application Generation and Compilation Error Messages