Missing Water Maze Experiment File — Cannot Open Program
Last updated: Oct 29, 2026
Problem
The water maze experimental program cannot be opened because required files in the experiment folder are missing.
Details
The experiment folder is incomplete or corrupted, preventing EthoVision XT (or associated maze software) from loading the experiment. The missing files cannot be recovered from their current state.
Solution
1. Verify that all expected files are present in the experiment folder.
2. If files are confirmed missing and no backup exists, the experiment configuration cannot be restored automatically.
3. Recreate the experiment from scratch within the software by setting up a new experiment with the required parameters (arena, zones, tracking settings, etc.).
4. Going forward, maintain regular backups of experiment folders to a separate drive or network location to prevent data loss.