Illustrator Error ID: -50 "Can't save preview, but all other information was saved successfully."

[ondr0013]

I am saving it to my work's network when I receive the error. I do not receive this error when saving to the network in After Effects or Premiere. It saves without error when saving locally (desktop). It should be noted that the save actually works, but I'm growing tired of seeing this error every time .

Thanks for any help you can provide,

James

[jdanek]

Are there any image files involved?

[ondr0013]

There are many layers, some of which were copied from other .svg images and pasted in.

[jdanek]

How is your scratch disk ( preferences )?

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[ondr0013]

I have the scratch disk set to the default (Primary: Startup). I added a secondary disk (Macintosh HD), but it has no effect. My Mac Pro is new with plenty of RAM and storage.

[jdanek]

Check your file handling preferences...

What is your "Update Links" set to?

[ondr0013]

All my settings are default (never been modified).

[josephp2618680]

We have the same issue since this updating to the current version of Illustrator.

[Kristin_McMahan]

I'm having the same issue too. I even tried uninstalling and deleted my preferences, then reinstalled. It's incredibly annoying and I hope this resolves soon.

[josephp2618680]

It seems to occur with files that were created in the pre-update version of Illustrator.  Are you guys experiencing the same thing?

[Kristin_McMahan]

For me, it happens with all files I'm saving. I even created a file today and getting the error whenever I save or save as .ai

[ondr0013]

It happens with all files I'm saving as well.

[josephp2618680]

Just confirming again that it's actually happening with all files.  Adobe seems to think it's because of the server we work off of.  It works locally, but there are issues when saving to our own server.

[Kristin_McMahan]

For me it happens with all files, on the server or saved to and from a desktop, no links, just vector art.

[Srishti Bali]

Hi Kristin,

As per your query you are getting "Cant Save preview but all other information was saved successfully error ID:- 50" while saving file.

We wanted to confirm if the issue is resolved or not. If it is solved please do share your observation and steps that helped else please share the following information.

• Operating System (Exact Version of Windows or MAC)
• Exact Version of Illustrator
• Which Graphic Card you are using and when it was updated last time?
• If you are using office system and using a network profile, please check how it performs on local Admin (Your It Admin may help you on this)

Please do reply with results or if you have any further questions.

Regards

Srishti

[josephp2618680]

I will mention that this is not resolved for us.  We've been working with Adobe Support directly and there's still no resolution.

[Srishti Bali]

Hi All,

Could you please confirm where the files are saved?

If it is saved on some network location or external drive, please save it on the desktop and check how it works.

Regards

Srishti

[RBurgett57]

For me, it happens when I save to our department SAN. If I save locally, I don't see the issue.

Using Mac OSX SIerra 10.12.6, and Illustrator 22.0.1.

This was never an issue prior to upgrading to Illustrator 2018.

[Srishti Bali]

Hi RBurgett57,

This seems to be the issue with permissions. Please try to get in touch with your office IT team and get admin rights on your system for Adobe folders.

Regards

Srishti

[RBurgett57]

We've already confirmed admin rights to those folders.

This is an intermittent issue. If permissions were the issue then wouldn't it be a constant issue?

[Srishti Bali]

Hi RBurgett57,

I understand, but with network and removable media we have limitations.

Please have a look on this article: Illustrator support for networks and removable media 

Regards

Srishti

[Dohnutt]

I am having this issue while using Google Drive File Stream. The issue doesn't happen when I save outside of the Google Drive.

[presyce]

That is when I notice it also. Doesn't happen unless I am using the new Google Drive File Stream.

[Kristin_McMahan]

This issue has since resolved for me, but not aware of anything different that I had done.

I am currently running Illustrator CC 2018 and macOS Sierra (10.12.6).

[Ryukyu]

I am now getting this error after having upgraded to Illustrator CC version 22.0.0. Never got this prior to this release.