Save system settings to project file?

I've been working on quite a few projects on different hard drives simultaneously as of late. I just wondered if there is any way to save my Final Cut system settings to the .fcp project file; it's getting annoying to reset the scratch disks every time I switch between projects. Thanks!

Just now getting annoying? Not quite, it's been very annoying for years now.
Not possible, gotta keep doing it manually.

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Can you save system settings scratch disks locations for each project?

When you begin a new project in FCE you need to set the System Settings Scratch Disks. Typically you would set a new folder for each project to keep all of your files for each project in one location for that project.
I have a couple of FCE projects going at the same time. I've set each project with a different system setting scratch disk location. But if I open a project which should have a unique scratch disk location folder that I've already set before for that project, it ignores the setting I set for that project and just shows the scratch disk setting for the last project opened instead. It does not appear to save or remember the unique setting for that project.
If you have multiple projects going at the same time, is there a way to save the systems settings scratch disk location for each project and have FCE remember that location for each project?

I turned off the Open Last Project on Application Launch in the User Preferences and it still does not remember the unique scratch disk settings for each project.
Since it is quite common to be working on multiple projects simultaneously, you would think that there would be a way in which to save the settings for each project to help keep all related files better organized.
Any other suggestions?

Need someone on PC to open and save Pro 1.5 project file in CS3

I am trying to salvage one of my old project files from when i worked on a PC. i can't do this because CS3 for Mac won't import old PC project files.
If anyone would be so kind as to accept my small project file and save it in Premiere Pro CS3 on their PC i would be much obliged.
-Dave

theaveragedave,
On the Mac, the Project file will *usually* appear without any file extension. Instead there will be one, or more, "helper/locator" files. These will usually be the filename, but with "._" (or similar) prepended to it. These are of no use to a PC.
All that I did was Copy the Project files to a new folder, and in it, added the ".prproj" extension. All opened fine. (Actually, since this was a pre-Pro version, I think that I added ".proj," but you would use ".prproj.")
If I were going to "convert" the Project, I'd gather up all Assets, keeping the folder structure exactly the same. Gather up the Project files (renaming, as is necessary), and furnish all of this to the person doing the conversion. This *should* keep your Asset Links working*. The other option would be to just convert the Project file, but then you will have to manually re-Link every Asset. If one gets lucky, and the Assets are stored in one folder, PP *might* be able to have you locate the first missing Asset, and then automatically locate the rest. I hesitate on this last comment, because you will have converted the Project, so things do not always work 100% the way they would otherwise. I had to do a lot of re-Linking, but I was jumping several versions and from Mac to PC. Still, once the Assets were re-Linked, all has worked perfectly.
Good luck finding a PC operator with CS3. Should not be that hard. Wish I could help you more, but CS2 won't cut it, for what you need to do.
Hunt
* Keeping the drive letter the same will be a big step to keeping your links. Let's say that you are working on your D:\ drive (sure that Mac would call it something else), and you copy over to an external. I'd have the PC operator copy the Assets (with folder structure) to their D:\, just to keep the Links. Does this make sense?
PS one little consideration is Mac's not using NTSF HDDs and the file size limitation of Fat-32 HDDs. However, you already have your Project and its Assets on a Mac, so this is probably moot.

Watermark source file won't save in settings

I have successfully created several watermark images that have source files (both in PDF format and JPG format). But there is one that I cannot get to save. I have tried the image in both JPG and PDF formats, but for whatever reason, when I try to save the settings, the source file is not saved and it just comes up as blank text when I select it for use. I have tried over and over again to save this watermark.
As a result, whenever I want to apply this particular watermark, I have to go and browse for and find the file time and time again.
?? Any clue as to why this one won't save? Is there a maximum number of watermarks that can be saved?

You can look at the place where the settings are saved.
For Acrobat 8 and MS Vista the place is:
X:\Users\{user}\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Acrobat\8.0\Preferences\Watermark

Does "Save As" still bloat the project file in 7.2?

Back in CS6 (IIRC), a "Save As" would cause project file bloat so I stopped using it. Was this bug fixed?
It's a useful feature for easy and frequent checkpointing (especially with all the hard program crashes I have been getting recently, that even require forceful termination of a dead PP by Windows).

sid_0404 wrote:
Hi
I am working on the video hosting website where users can upload videos, I am able to save the uploaded file if I give the absolute path in my java file where as when I think it will be a better idea if I can use a relative path...Relative to what?
In file paths, a relative path is relative to the current working directory. And in an application server, the current working directory isn't related to your application (or any of the other applications) in any way. So that's unlikely to be what you want.
So, relative to what?

Can't save iDvD 08 project file

Why cant I save a iDVD 08 project file thats been saved to a DVD? I saved a project file to a TDK DVD (its 2 Gb). I needed the space at the time, now I want to work on it again. When I try to copy it to my hard drive I keep getting an error saying it cant read certain files. Only 2Mb makes it over. I tried the copy/paste and the drag/drop copy ways. Neither works. What gives?
Ideas?
Steve

True but it's the necessary approach to saving a project that requires further editing in the future (otherwise original files get moved / assets may change locations and will confuse iDvd)
Quoting the Help Menu:
Saving an iDVD project
As you work on your DVD project, you should save it periodically to safeguard your work. When you want to move or back up your finished project to another computer, you can archive it.
Archiving your project creates a copy of the project, keeping all of its elements together and linked within the project file. It can take awhile to archive a large project, but after you do, you can move the file to another computer or hard disk, and then open it at any time for further editing or burning to a DVD.
You can also save your project as a disc image. Saving a disc image of your project means creating a file that is formatted just like a finished DVD, except it’s not actually burned on a disc.
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Saving Older FCP5 Project Files?

Hi Gang
I finally upgraded to FC6 (FC Studio 2)
Is it neccessary to save/copy older FC5 Project Files? I know when I open my older FC5 Project Files they will be Saved as NEW FC6 Project Files, (can't go back).
I have two separate systems; one with FC5, and one with FC6. If neccessary I can connect to FC Project Files with either system. All Project Files and Media are saved to external drives.
Once I'm up and running with FC6, would there ever be a scenario when I'd need to open those older FC5 Project Files within the other system with FC5 still loaded on it? Perhaps this may not be possible anyway?
Thanx
Mike

Hello David
Hello Randy
"Do I usually re-direct and confuse? I could try again."
No No
But unfortunately others may - which only prolongs/confuses the solution/explanation.
Thanx again
Have a Nice Day
Mike

Encore project file DISAPPEARS

This happened to me twice today. The first time I thought I made a mistake but happening twice makes me think it's a software issue. Luckily I had the saved file from end of day yesterday and the changes I made today were minimal.
I made changes to a Blu Ray project in Encore. I burned the disk and everything seems fine. When I save and quit, the project file disappears. GONE! The only reference to it anywhere on the computer or external drive is the project is in the recent items list from the Apple menu (and my backup drive but that is from yesterday).
I'm running CS5 and the latest version of OSX.

Welcome to the forum.
The first thing that I would check, and in depth, would be your complete I/O sub-system, i.e. your HDD's and your controller. This should never happen, and Adobe programs are usually very careful to NOT directly affect any existing file on the system.
Any other anomalies with regards to files and folders?
You mention externals. Are any USB? Read/write errors are common, when working to/from those, though they function nicely for archiving - just not when working to/from.
Good luck,
Hunt

Webhelp with no project files

I just started with a company and inherited a Webhelp system
with no project file (.hhp or .mpj?) How do I import this, or open
it, in RoboHelp? When I import it into any other Help Authoring
Tool, the 1300 javascript popup text boxes get imported as topics.
I guess the question is: how do I work with Webhelp files when I
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Welcome to the forum.
I would look very hard for the source. On your predecessor's
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Good day!
On the ultrabook Asus (System Settings: WIN 8.1 64-bit, Core I5-3317U CPU @ 1.70 Ghz, Memory 4 Gb), set Adobe Acrobat XI Pro 11.0.09
When you convert to any format via SaveAs in WORD, EXCEL, or via the Export file in ... throws the error "Unable to process the document in the module Save As. File not created"

Hi,
Was it working fine for you before?
Is it with some specific documents?
Are you able to convert the word/excel files to pdf?
Regards,
Rave

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Good day!
On the ultrabook Asus (System Settings: WIN 8.1 64-bit, Core I5-3317U CPU @ 1.70 Ghz, Memory 4 Gb), set Adobe Acrobat XI Pro 11.0.09
When you convert to any format via SaveAs in WORD, EXCEL, or via the Export file in ... throws the error "Unable to process the document in the module Save As. File not created"

This happens with any file .
Send a file with the screen errors and system data . Also send a couple of files PDF.
Translates only txt format.
Acrobat установлен: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat 11.0\Acrobat\Acrobat.exe
    Версия: 11.0.9.29
Дата создания: 2014/09/12
    Время создания: 13:43:46
Браузер по умолчанию:
Версия BIOS: _ASUS_ - 1072009
Версия ОС: 6.2.9200
Всего виртуальной памяти: 4194176 KB
Всего физической памяти: 4077252 KB
Графическая плата: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
    Версия: 10.18.10.3412
    Отметить: Не поддерживается
Доступная виртуальная память: 3638168 KB
Доступная физическая память: 1689940 KB
Имя пользователя: Vazgen
Имя системы: VAZGENTAICHI
Монитор:
    Название: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
    Разрешение: 1920 x 1080 x 60
    Бит на пиксел: 32
Название ОС: Microsoft Windows Vista
Папка Windows: C:\WINDOWS
Папка для временных файлов: C:\Users\Vazgen\AppData\Local\Temp\
Почтовая программа по умолчанию: Microsoft Outlook
    mapi32.dll
    Версия: 1.0.2536.0 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623)
Производитель ОС: Microsoft Corporation
Процессор: Intel64 Family 6 Model 58 Stepping 9 GenuineIntel ~1696 Mhz
Сведения о Windows:
   Планшетный ПК: Да
   Начальная версия: Нет
   Media Center Edition: Нет
   Медленный компьютер: Нет
Сведения о сеансе:
   Тип загрузки: Обычный
   Завершение работы: Нет
   Сеть: Доступно
   Внутри Citrix: Нет
   Внутри VMWare: Нет
   Удаленный сеанс: Нет
   Удаленное управление: Нет
   Использование JAWS: Нет
   Использование Windows-Eyes: Нет
   Использование NVDA: Нет
Сведения об Acrobat:
   Изолирование программной среды: Отключить
   Связанная программа для чтения: Нет
   Multi-Reader с поддержкой Desktop: Отключить
Сведения об отображении:
   Ширина экрана: 1920
   Высота экрана: 1080
   Число мониторов: 2
   Число кнопок мыши: 2
   Мышь с колесом прокрутки: Нет
   С маркером Windows: Нет
   Двухбайтовая кодировка: Нет
   С редактором метода ввода: Да
   В программе для чтения с экрана: Нет
Сведения об учетной записи:
   Права пользователя: Администратор
   Управление учетной записью пользователя: Ограниченное
   Целостность процесса: Не определено
   Тип профиля: Отсутствует
Установленные приложения:
   Версия Office: Office 2013 32-bit
Файл подкачки: 4194303 KB
Часовой пояс: Московское время (зима)
Язык: Русский (Россия)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat 11.0\Acrobat\plug_ins\Accessibility.api
    Версия: 11.0.9.29
Дата создания: 2014/09/12
    Время создания: 13:44:20
C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat 11.0\Acrobat\plug_ins\Annots.api
    Версия: 11.0.9.29
Дата создания: 2014/09/12
    Время создания: 13:44:22
C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat 11.0\Acrobat\plug_ins\IA32.api
    Версия: 11.0.9.29
Дата создания: 2014/09/12
    Время создания: 13:44:18
C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat 11.0\Acrobat\plug_ins\PaperCapture.api
    Версия: 11.0.9.29
Дата создания: 2014/09/12
    Время создания: 13:43:36
C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat 11.0\Acrobat\plug_ins\SaveAsRTF.api
    Версия: 11.0.9.29
Дата создания: 2014/09/12
    Время создания: 13:44:20
C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat 11.0\Acrobat\plug_ins\SendMail.api
    Версия: 11.0.9.29
Дата создания: 2014/09/12
    Время создания: 13:44:20
C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat 11.0\Acrobat\plug_ins\Updater.api
    Версия: 11.0.9.29
Дата создания: 2014/09/12
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Save Location for Color Projects & Rendered Files

I would love to change the HD that color saves everything to - I have an internal media drive I'm saving all my FCP media to and would love to keep Color's files there as well... Any thoughts on how to do this?
Thanks for the help.
Sean
Dual G5 Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Sean,
Go Setup > User Prefs
At the top of the page are:
Default Project Dir: This sets where your project files are saved.
Default Media Dir: This sets where your source files are generally found (I set it to the top level of my capture HD).
Default Render Dir: This sets where Color will create a folder - named the same as your project - and will render into.
Once altered these settings are persistent.
You can also go Setup > Project Settings and change on a per-Project basis where that project should place its render files but all new projects will still revert back to your Default Render Dir as shown in the User Prefs.
Hope this all makes sense.
- pi
Dual 2.5 Mac OS X (10.4.9) Decklink HD Pro, ATI x800 XT

Using iMovie to save project files to external hard drive?

I have a MacBook Pro with very limited space on the internal hard disk drive. I also have a few FireWire external hard drives.
A friend recently gave me his Hitachi DZ-HS300A mini-DVD camcorder so I could copy footage off of it, load it into my machine, edit it and upload it (several minutes) to YouTube. He can't do this because he lives in a remote area where there is no broadband yet.
I almost never use iMovie. I was wondering if there is a way to save the project file to an external FireWire drive so that there will be no large video files clogging up my laptop's internal hard drive. Can this be done? Is there an iMove preference I have to change?

You should generally leave the iMovie Project file on the boot drive. The Project File is mainly a small text file with in and out points.
The iMovie Event file is where the video assets are stored. You can store events to an external hard drive in two ways:
1) As you import from the camera, you will see an import screen. You can select the external drive on the import screen
2) If the event is already on your internal drive, you can click View/Events By Volume. Now you can drag and drop the event to the external drive in the Events SOurce List in iMovie.
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JPEG/PSD issue--I open a jpeg and edit it (levels, crop) and then "save as" and the save as option shows there are now levels in the image and it wants to save it as a .psd file or a copy with layers. What am I doing that has these settings appear?

JPEG/PSD issue--I open a jpeg and edit it (levels, crop) and then "save as" and the save as option shows there are now levels in the image and it wants to save it as a .psd file or a copy with layers. What am I doing that has these settings appear?

16bit? Pixels extending beyond the canvas? (from a crop with delete unused pixels turn off). Have you previously been saving PSD files?
IME you sometimes have to tell Photoshop that the first save of a session is JPG, and it remembers from there on. The way to 'tell' Photoshop that JPG, or PDF, or PNG etc are now your preferred format is to Ctrl (Cmd) click on that format in the Save As drop down list. So long as the file does not have parameters that your chosen format does not support, then this should work for you.
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Project file not opening in my system

I have installed a new LabVIEW 8.2 and all the drivers resourses also, i am not able to open th project file, sometimes the NIMax is not opening and keeps me installing again and again but not working properly.even after formating the system i am not able to install labview propely, there is no antivirus software installed in it. any one faced this problem earlier...

Hi Kodeeswaran,
There could many reasons why this is happening. I would suggest the following steps.
1) Check to see if LabVIEW is properly activated or not.
2) Check if you are an administrator of that particular machine.
3) Try out the steps provided in this KnowledgeBase
4) Has the same set of CDs worked on any other machine where you've tried installing the software. There is every possibility you have a bad installation disk.
Thank you and have a nice day.

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