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  • File Path Too Long issue

    Posted by Kurt on January 4, 2007 at 8:26 pm

    Hi

    I’m trying to collect a project and getting an error that “The file path is too long:….” Then it lists the name of the project several times until it runs out
    of dialog box space.

    I thought shortening the name of the actual AEP proj would fix this, but i’m still getting this error.

    I have lots of collected projects imported into this project, i’m think thats maybe part of the problem?

    Thanks
    Kurt

    marc carlson replied 1 year, 10 months ago 7 Members · 7 Replies
  • 7 Replies
  • Todd Morgan

    January 4, 2007 at 10:24 pm

    It may not be listing the same file, but several files that are too long. Best to look over your files list for your project and start renaming them properly.

    Todd Morgan
    morgancreative

  • Mylenium

    January 5, 2007 at 6:52 am

    In addition to what Todd suggested, look for spaces and special characters. They can massively screw AE on occasion.

    Mylenium

    [Pour Myl

  • Kurt

    January 5, 2007 at 9:08 pm

    thanks for the help.

    it seems like thats working, tho its kind of a mission to find all those assets and rename them.

    I checked the AE manual and could find no mention of this issue.

    thanks again

    Kurt

  • Xian Sembrano

    March 30, 2013 at 9:50 am

    I have tried Long Path Tool which can be found at (longpathtool(dot)com) or simply, Google it.

    This program is very effective, Yet, I don’t experience anymore error about long path file

  • Rebecca Zoly

    June 20, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    Long path tool is the best solution for your problem. try it and solve your problem.

  • Anthony Kin

    July 13, 2014 at 9:45 am

    Hello,

    Simply download new Long Path Tool software that simply allows you to work easily on Long Path files.

    Thank you.

  • marc carlson

    June 19, 2024 at 12:40 pm

    And finally the answer ! I tried LongPath Tool Program to good effect

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