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DCP -File could not be opened for writing.
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:55 am
by Paula C.
Error message in DCP-o-matic after creating the DCP (28 min source file, mp4) The file (created DCP ... SHR-1-25_F178-De-en_Germany ... SMPTE O ... mfx ) could not be opened for writing.
DCP folder File was created in the DCP-o-matic folder, but the corresponding folder is empty
„The file (created DCP ... SHR-1-25_F178-De-en_Germany ... SMPTE O ... mfx ) could not be opened for writing“
DCP-o-matic Version: 2.14.54 git 89b5c8f65a
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Re: DCP -File could not be opened for writing.
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:58 pm
by Carsten
This is usually a problem with storage space. Either the disc was becoming full, or you used e.g. a FAT32 partition which has a maximum file size of 4GB.
Theoretically, in certain environments, could also be caused by a disc quota setting.
Check your project location and disk sizes.
Sometimes, external USB discs can also operate unstably, causing the disc to be ejected, or have similar issues.
- Carsten
Re: DCP -File could not be opened for writing.
Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:17 pm
by Paula C.
Thanks, Carsten, for the feedback! But it doesn't seem to be due to the storage space. There are still over 400 GB on my C:\ hard drive. The video is 28 minutes long and 20 GB as CPD (without the now burnt-in subtitles).
I have now tried again, but I got the same error message again??
Re: DCP -File could not be opened for writing.
Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:24 pm
by Paula C.
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Re: DCP -File could not be opened for writing.
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2021 1:04 am
by Carsten
Okay, I can only guess here that the path to the project and thus assets is too complex (too long, spaces and dots...).
Maybe you can try a shorter pathname, like C:/Paula/ (you may need to set write access to this location first).
I can also see that your source file has a complex long name that may cause an issue here.
Actually I am a bit drunk in the moment, so, not sure, but I think the common Windows path length limit is 260, and your path name to the MXF is more than 260 chars. I may be able to re-check tomorrow when I'm sober again.
Or better try to place the project folder and source file on your desktop, like C:/Users/Paula Georges/Desktop/Gedicht/
Re: DCP -File could not be opened for writing.
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2021 3:55 pm
by Paula C.
OK, drunken Carsten
) thanks much for your sober, prescient tips!
I will try it that way and report if it worked.
Greetings from Frankfurt
Re: DCP -File could not be opened for writing.
Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 2:26 pm
by Paula C.
Cheers, Carsten ! It worked!!
Wasn't sure if I could close everything after DCP-o-maitc reported that video was converted -after approx. 1 hour 40 min. Nothing more happened under 'Check content for project changes'. 0:00 hours. But it said ok.
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I was able to play the DCP with the player.So everything seems to be ok.
Thank you for your kind help!
Are you a member of the DCP-o-matic developer or administrator team?
Great open source!
Best regards!
Paula
Re: DCP -File could not be opened for writing.
Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:34 pm
by Carsten
Carl does all the programming work. I'm just a happy forum alcoholic
Grüße aus Köln!
Cheers - Carsten
Re: DCP -File could not be opened for writing.
Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:17 am
by Paula C.
ah ok!! Vielen Dank nach Köln!!!
Re: DCP -File could not be opened for writing.
Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 1:46 pm
by Carsten
You are right, though, that DCP-o-matic should probably end it's long working with a little bit more 'BOOM' instead of just ending silently.
There is an option to enable a message box, though:
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