But let it be answered there. whatever... # Error: line 1: StandardError: file line 7: You must select a CharacterSet to reconnect # so i guess you don't have a set... I don't really think you have the same issue tbh. I would suggest that if you have only been using maya for a short time you simply ****ed up, like we all do. but you could be re-doing what you lost instead of trying to get it back. I honestly think you will learn more by doing it again. you will be more familiar with the tools and what you need to do because you have done it once already. if its just a days work, you should be able to get back to where you were in half that time.