Error: “File Save Error: Can’t begin chunk inside Data chunk”
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Encountering "File Save Error: Can’t begin chunk inside Data chunk" or archive failures when using Talon? This guide explains the causes regarding large files and provides 3 proven solutions to fix corrupt scenes and resume rendering.
Issue:
Using a local cache to access files from a remote server with the Cloud Software Talon, the process takes a long time and sometimes fails on files larger than 500 MB. In some situations, any of the following warnings and errors could appear:
File Save Error
Can’t begin chunk inside Data chunk.
Or : File archive failed (code -2).
Attention
File <path>.max is possibly corrupt.
Causes:
Saving or archiving larger files to a cloud based storage location.
Solution:
When encountering any of the noted errors and unable to save files using Talon, try the following:
- Save the file locally and upload to Talon.
- Save the scenes using BIM 360.
- Export as FBX and save to Talon.
See also
- Error: “Missing External Files” In 3DS Max
- Error Loading Plug-In DLL – Error Code 127 – Procedure Not Found
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