Can't save project without losing all edit changes to a file

r.riggs

First off, I have purchased the program.

I drop in a clip and make editing changes to it and no matter how I try to save it when I reopen it all the changes are gone and we are back to the original clip.

borate

With all changes made on the timeline sequence...

Save Project File AS routinely, giving it a unique # or name, so as not to overwrite prior saves. Using Save Project Files (no AS) will overwrite. From the HOME tab, that choice is available by clicking the chevron to the right of the Save Project button on the toolbar. Then you are protected, and all changes will be reflected in the latest save.

Is this the way you're doing it?

r.riggs

Hey Borat....thanks for the come back.

I have tried that and same results. What has worked is how I bring it up. If I go and bring it in as a file...no go. If I go into my PC folder and drag it in....no go.

However, if I go up to "open" right under "menu" and click on the arrow....not the word "open" but the arrow to the right of it, it will show me the last couple things I have worked on and I can see the project easily (since I only work on one at a time) and I can click the file path and the project will open with the changes made and supposedly saved last time. I miss the old movie program that used to come with Windows!

borate

SAVE or SAVE AS takes a snapshot (so to speak) of all material on the timeline...files, transitions, effects. It's a control file.

Don't mistake the EXPORTed file for the VPJ. Don't attempt to add a VPJ file to an open project. The VPJ opens the project. It's not viewable.

No matter how it's accessed - double-clicking on a VPJ, using Menu | FILE | OPEN PROJECT, or as you describe - the sequence is restored as it was when saved.

If that's not the case, then something is amiss. Install the latest version. For licensed users upgrades are free for up to six months from purchase date. After that, VP will continue to fully function but a fee will be required in order to register the newest. Retain your old install file and registration info.

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"..... I drop in a clip and make editing changes to it ....."

So far so good. You have loaded a clip and edited it. You now have two ways to save it..

As an EXPORTED file.......i.e a finished video clip in a suitable format e.g. mp4
A vpj file which is a text file that holds all the information regarding your project...the clips and images you have used; their names and location; the edits you made; texts you may have added etc. As Borate says, this is not your edited project. It is a text file that VP can read and from it reconstruct your project.

You create a vpj file by clicking the Save Project tab. From the menu choose Save Project File As since this will allow you to use a name of your choice and the save will not overwrite any other save you may have made. In this way you can make multiple saves at different stages of your editing and place them in your own designated folder..

A vpj file can be activated by double clicking it. This will open VP which will read the data and load the files it contains and the edits and texts and so reproduce you project exactly at the stage that it was saved. In fact, as you work VP automatically saves a vpj file in the background in case your system crashes for some reason. This is removed if you close VP in the normal way

"......However, if I go up to "open" right under "menu" and click on the arrow....not the word "open" but the arrow to the right of it, it will show me the last couple things I have worked on and I can see the project easily (since I only work on one at a time) and I can click the file path and the project will open with the changes made and supposedly saved last time. ..."

If VP is already open this procedure will list all the vpj files you made and you will have the choice of which one to open. An alternative is to simply drag the vpj file of your choice from the save folder to the VP icon (on the desktop?) and drop it which will do the same thing. In all these scenarios VP will (or should) open your project at the point it was saved. If it doesn't something is amiss.

Occasionally the vpj will not be able to find your clips if you have renamed or moved them. In this case VP will tell you so and ask you to relocate the files or resolve the problem

Nat

Tal_Schrey

I am having the same issue (I cannot save an edited video in any other format but .vpj). I did see the post above from Borate. I uninstalled the version I had, removed the videopad folder from %appdata%\roaming\NCH Software folder, deleted %appdate\local\temp files, Made sure there was no videopad folder in c:\program files (x86) folder, and restarted my machine before installing the version from the link above. I then successfully registered it. (Margin does state 'VideoPad Professional v 17.07") I did run the 'check for updates' command (there were no updates), I then started my edit from scratch.

The failure appears pretty much immediately after clicking 'create' on the options page. I noticed there was a log folder in %appdata\\roaming\NCH Software\Videopad...however there are no entries in the log folder. The video file I'm attempting to save is 6 min 8 sec long. It was originally an mp4 file saved from youtube. The edited file is on one track, beginning and ending set, no other video or audio snippets in the edited video track (track1) and nothing in any of the other tracks. All gaps are closed on the track. I did lock the track. I've tried saving both uncollapsed and collapsing the track. It was originally an mp4 file saved from youtube,

I have worked on other mp4 files downloaded from youtube and, as long as I do not use the split tool (only just cropping and/or selecting the beginning and ending for the file), I am able to save as .mp4 (and other formats).

It seems like there is an issue with the encoding applet that videopad is using.

Tal

borate

Nothing like that seen here or reported AFAIK. There is normally no need to uninstall - just over-install with the desired VP release.

When a project is saved, it creates a VPJ file (non-viewable). When that file is launched it restores the project. Use Save AS and give it a unique name or #. That way, if something goes awry, there are back ups.

When a project is exported, it creates a video file, or a DVD, or exports directly to YouTube and the like. The usual format is mp4 but there are many choices.

Share the project that has an issue and someone will check it out. The process is easy, quick and can be done privately. Just follow these steps...

Back up --- With your project on the timeline, click on MENU at the top-left. Click FILE|BACK UP PROJECT FILES TO FOLDER. Choose a folder and SELECT FOLDER.
Upload --- Use a free server - Google Drive, MS OneDrive, etc.* - to upload the saved, numbered FOLDER. No need to upload the individual VPJ or export file.
Get link --- Right-click the file and click SHARE. If using Google, right-click the file, click SHARE | SHARE. Change "restricted" to "anyone ... can view"
Share --- Click COPY LINK or OK | DONE. Paste that link here, or click the folder at the top-right of this forum to message it privately. It won't be shared.

* Before uploading, right-click the folder, click PROPERTIES. Look at the File Size to confirm that it's not too big for the free space on the server.

Tal_Schrey

Ok, here is the link....project backup

thank you,

Tal

borate

There's something funky about the VPJ control file. Do this...

When the project loads, only video appears on the timeline here. There's no audio. Length is 5:23.

UNlock the video track, then delete it.

Drag the source file from the bin (top-left) to the timeline. Now there should be audio and it will export as an mp4.

When in the export dialog box, change the resolution to 1080.

Finally, recreate the VPJ file using Save AS, giving it a unique name or number. This should take care of the issue on the next load.

You should be able to use any transitions or effects on the file prior to exporting it in final form.

Tal_Schrey

Correct (on the VPJ file). I cut the audio out. I just need the video (as I am linking it to the ,mp3 file in Rekordbox...so I just need the video part.

I can add the audio back in if it makes a difference (?) (as far as saving the project goes...it still fails to save as anything but VPJ with or without the audio).

borate

Following the above steps writes audio content to the timeline. It can be removed/replaced after unlinking it from video.

Export is good.

Tal_Schrey

edited video with audio

I found the issue. I did have about 7 tenths of a second gap at the beginning of the video. When I added a blank clip to fill in the gap, I was able to save as .mp4.

borate

A gap at the start should not have made a difference. 15.54.41 won't export, unless handled as mentioned above. Export is quick.

14.02.42 succeeds, gap and all, but there's something about the gap that isn't kosher; It displays a green screen. Export is slow.

Whatever works.😆