Fade file (error -48) problems are making work almost impossible-solutions?

Question

Logic is driving me bonkers with 2 error messages when I try to set a crossfade with the crossfade tool:
1) "fade update failed" (error-48)
2) "File with specified name and version number already exists" Result code =-48
I've tried resaving the song under a new name, but then get the error message:
"Read/write permission doesn't allow writing" Result code = -61
Now Logic is sometimes awkward with file permissions and the fade files can be really tricky; but I've tried a regular permissions repair for the drive, setting permissions to read/write via the Info box, even used PrivilegeFix on the whole folder....to no avail.
I do a lot of work with audio and not having crossfades is a serious handicap.
Any input would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Nigel

Answer 1

Hi Nigel,
I most frequently see this first error when people have imported files from CDs. The file comes in as Read Only and you need to change its Permissions before you try using it in Logic. You mention changing permissions in your original post but did you do it on the imported audio file or on the fade files?
Are you perhaps using a network for your audio files? If so, you're going to have problems. Cleverer people than I have failed to get Logic working well on a network. Here's a post from the excellent Edgar Rothermich on the topic:
http://www.logicprohelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=16788
Also check the following discussion:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6804011
If you're having a problem with Fade Files, you can always try:
Options > Audio > Delete All Fade Files
This doesn't cause a long term problem because Logic simply rebuilds them when needed.
Pete