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March 29, 2024
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Keep getting this error message while trying to save file couldn't be open for writing

  • March 29, 2024
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hello 
looking for someone to help me , I keep getting this file error "after effects error file couldn't be open for writing.. name of file where i want save etc.. 
I thought it might be the version I was using so I uninstalled 2024 and installed 2023 , same problem, while am able to work , I am not able to save my work , I am working on a mac , so please no PC fixes as that will not work for me if someone is willing tohelp 
thank you 
new to after effects pls be kind ..

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kglad
Adobe Expert
March 29, 2024

save to your desktop with a simple alpha character name.

Participating Frequently
March 29, 2024

I am working using an external harddrive , not sure what you mean "alpha character name."

kglad
Adobe Expert
March 30, 2024

your save path is the problem.  re-read my suggestion to remedy.

 

alpha character means using the alphabet characters.