Multitrack session crashed on save; now links to resource files are gone

Mastering an audiobook, and have several versions as I climbed the learning curve.  I wanted to be able to compare versions, side-by-side, so created a multitrack into which I inserted original, edited, and processed, as well as a track for fixes.  This was working beautifully -- choosing the best file, applying some minor Dynamics and evening out the levels -- having re-recorded bits at hand if needed, making great progress.  I saved every five minutes and clicked YES to copying media into the session folder.  all was well until I left it to save all and copy all files into the session folder.  This morning, the computer was frozen -- had to force quit.  When I re-opened the project, all the segmented layout is there, and Audition repopulated each clip, but when I went to resume editing, every file -- regardless of its position or label -- plays back the same file, chapter 3.

I have tried different versions of the back-up, all the same problem. I tried relinking all files, but it wants the wrong chapter, which seems very bizarre ("Please locate "03.  CH-03 MASTER Working_ML.wav for clip "014. CH14new.")  I tried picking the RIGHT clip for "014.  CH14new," but then it replaced all clips with THAT file.

I've searched in vain for a solution to this weird issue, no luck.  I saw one similar problem where the answer was to highlight all tracks, then right click and choose "offline," then drag each empty sequence to a new project, then relink from there -- but I cannot see how to "offline" the files other than as described above.

Here's a screen grab of the layout, with original sessions on top, and the most recent files at the bottom.    It LOOKS pretty, but if you click anywhere, it is all chapter three.

A copy of the session file is available here:

Dropbox - BALEFIRE_ORIGINAL_ASSEMBLY_190327_01.sesx

And a crash log, plus recovery xml?https://www.dropbox.com/sh/emcw2ufxwc5qz0m/AACpzQEC8U3oufdGM5Xcb1Pna?dl=0

Dropbox - 21be9541-cfd4-41ef-8712-5b135efb3fc7 - Simplify your life

Can I restore mu multitrack layout with the CORRECT links??

Thanks!

Rob Wilson

UnAuthorized Films

Audio Editing hardware/Software

Hardware Overview:

  Model Name: iMac

  Model Identifier: iMac14,4

  Processor Name: Intel Core i5

  Processor Speed: 1.4 GHz

  Number of Processors: 1

  Total Number of Cores: 2

  L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB

  L3 Cache: 3 MB

  Memory: 8 GB

  Boot ROM Version: IM144.0189.B00

  SMC Version (system): 2.21f92

  Serial Number (system): C02PC3LJFY0T

  Hardware UUID: C20D7D89-56EB-59A6-B813-49158E1B037C

PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 Audio InterfaceTech Specs

Installed Audio Software:

Pro Tools First:

  Version: 18.7.0.201

  Obtained from: Identified Developer

  Last Modified: 8/3/18, 6:40 PM

  Kind: Intel

  64-Bit (Intel): Yes

  Signed by: Developer ID Application: Avid Technology Inc (4UYUA773XD), Developer ID Certification Authority, Apple Root CA

  Location: /Applications/Pro Tools First.app

  Get Info String: 18.7.0.201, Copyright 1991-2018 Avid Technology, Inc.

Creative Cloud Desktop App:

  Version: 4.6.0.384

  Obtained from: Identified Developer

  Last Modified: 8/3/18, 10:04 PM

  Kind: Intel

  64-Bit (Intel): Yes

  Signed by: Developer ID Application: Adobe Systems, Inc. (JQ525L2MZD), Developer ID Certification Authority, Apple Root CA

  Location: /Applications/Utilities/Adobe Creative Cloud/Utils/Creative Cloud Desktop App.app

Adobe Creative Suite.

Adobe Audition. Build 11.10.0.184

  Punch And RollVersion 1.22.3.    

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Architecture: x86_64

Build: 18.11.20055.290043

AGM: 4.30.78

CoolType: 5.14.5

JP2K: 1.2.2.41223