Project Manager fails to copy clips

Hi,
I'm trying to consolidate a project using the project manager in CS4. I've tried both options (create trimmed and copy all to new location), and they both fail to copy the two video clips I use in the timeline.
The clips are mp4, and I can just place them in the new folder, but I'm curious why it is not being done automatically?
Thanks

Joe,
I have only seen this with SmartSound Audio Clips, when they were located in folders outside of the Project. To date, all other Assets, including stills (so long as they are within the folder hierarchy for the Project), have been archived.
When within the Project's folder hierarchy, all work well for me, but then I do not use anything MP4, though cannot image how that would affect things.
Good luck,
Hunt

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