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Saving error – “File Error: Unknown File”
I could use some help troubleshooting. Lately, when I save a project file, I will get an error message that says “File Error: Unknown File” as though the original project file (or external drive) were no longer available. The only way I can save the file is to do a Save As copy to my Desktop.
What is so odd is that it happens quite randomly, and I am able to open and otherwise access files from the external hard drive (LaCie Big Disk Extreme via FW 800).
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Hey there
glad someone is out there having the same problem as I am 😉 not alone anymore…
I have this problem ALL the time.
I haven’t manage to pin point in particular what is the cause because I edit with 3 other mac, across a Cat-6 intranet and accessing multiple files in the eSata on each mac…In short…it’s a mess.
when one of the mac shuts down or crashes, this happens. I can’t save the project, files goes offline, and sometimes, all the Mac crashes at the same time because we link the files all across like a chain.
what my advice is not to panic, and try to “Save Copy As” the copy locally in your Documents / Desktop…keep trying until it saves or if it doesn’t work by the 10th time…
find your autosave projects.
BUT remember always to re-save a new version once you open the autosave file.
i can have project_v1A.fcp till project_v1Y.fcp if it requires..
hope it helps…and good luck.
mr H
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