Film didn't save correctly

[Tinkles]

As title says. Had a great sortie tonight, and I saved it. Wanted to watch it, however it didn't save. File size isn't in a format (isn't listed) it's not compatible with anything from AVI to AHFilmViewer. And the file size is 0KB.

Anyone know how this happened?

Tinkles

<<S>>

*edit*

Oh, and when I try to attach the file in an email it says something is wrong with it.

[Skuzzy]

This could be caused by a number of things.  Usually resource related, but it could also be a permissions issue (UAC in Vista/7/8), or anti-xxx software.

Hard to know, but we can start with a DXDIAG output and the game (video, graphic) settings you use.

[Tinkles]

This could be caused by a number of things.  Usually resource related, but it could also be a permissions issue (UAC in Vista/7/8), or anti-xxx software.

Hard to know, but we can start with a DXDIAG output and the game (video, graphic) settings you use.

Settings for Aces High are 512 max texture size, graphic is low as the slider will allow, no shadows or anything else than the bare minimum requirements to play.

Anti-Aliasing is all the way left (on the "none" side). 

Video resolution is 1600 x 900

DxDiag below

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System Information
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Time of this report: 9/22/2013, 16:24:08
       Machine name: RACHEL-DESKTOP
   Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_qfe.130704-0421)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
       System Model: System Product Name
               BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
          Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.40GHz (2 CPUs)
             Memory: 2046MB RAM
          Page File: 918MB used, 3020MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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  DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
      Display Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
          Music Tab: No problems found.
          Input Tab: No problems found.
        Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D:    0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce 7600 GS
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0392&SUBSYS_06221462&REV_A1
   Display Memory: 256.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0013.0783 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 2/8/2013 05:03:00, 4494336 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: n/a
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 2/8/2013 05:02:44, 12648960 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-40D2-11CF-DD74-2F2600C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x10DE
        Device ID: 0x0392
        SubSys ID: 0x06221462
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
 Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
 D3D7 Test Result: Not run
 D3D8 Test Result: Not run
 D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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            Description: Realtek HD Audio output
 Default Sound Playback: Yes
 Default Voice Playback: Yes
            Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0883&SUBSYS_1043829E&REV_1000
        Manufacturer ID: 1
             Product ID: 100
                   Type: WDM
            Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
         Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5172 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
            WHQL Logo'd: n/a
          Date and Size: 9/23/2005 18:56:28, 3966976 bytes
            Other Files:
        Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
         HW Accel Level: Full
              Cap Flags: 0x0
    Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
              HW Memory: 0
       Voice Management: No
 EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
   I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
               Registry: OK
      Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
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            Description: Realtek HD Audio input
  Default Sound Capture: Yes
  Default Voice Capture: Yes
            Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
         Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5172 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
          Date and Size: 9/23/2005 18:56:28, 3966976 bytes
              Cap Flags: 0x0
           Format Flags: 0x0

[Skuzzy]

You need to take a look at what you have running in the background on that computer.  The swap usage is about 3 times what it should be on a Windows XP computer.

Open up the Windows Task Manager and select the "Processes" tab.  Windows should be around 20 processes, or so.  The total count is located in the lower left corner.  Next to it, is the CPU usage, which should almost always be at zero, if nothing is running on the desktop.

You need to set the games "Maximum Texture Size" to 256, or less.  With only 256 MB of video RAM, your card is going to run out of resources rather easily.

[Tinkles]

You need to take a look at what you have running in the background on that computer.  The swap usage is about 3 times what it should be on a Windows XP computer.

Open up the Windows Task Manager and select the "Processes" tab.  Windows should be around 20 processes, or so.  The total count is located in the lower left corner.  Next to it, is the CPU usage, which should almost always be at zero, if nothing is running on the desktop.

You need to set the games "Maximum Texture Size" to 256, or less.  With only 256 MB of video RAM, your card is going to run out of resources rather easily.

For processes, I asked for help in that department and got some results. But it hasn't changed too much, here is the link for that

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,354024.0.html

Tinkles

<<S>>

Thanks for the help Skuzzy will try that.

[FLS]

Have you been able to save other films?

[Tinkles]

Have you been able to save other films?

Yes all my other films saved fine. But when I tried to save this one (me in 5 in"). It didn't save. The film wasn't long either, only about 30 minutes. I have films from this tour that are over 2 1/2 hours, that saved perfectly. So I don't know what caused it. It let me 'name' it. I even waited about 15 seconds after I named it to log out, so that I knew it would save.  However, it obviously didn't, and I don't know why.

If anyone has a clue as to why it didn't save, I would be very appreciative.

Tinkles

<<S>>

[FLS]

Have you made any films since then that saved properly?

[The Fugitive]

Personally I think Skuzzy hit it here...

This could be caused by a number of things.  Usually resource related, but it could also be a permissions issue (UAC in Vista/7/8), or anti-xxx software.

Hard to know, but we can start with a DXDIAG output and the game (video, graphic) settings you use.

We already know your having issues due to your computer and this looks like it just might be another part of that.

Also, why would you have a 2 and a half hour film? What could run that long? I know that having LOTS of films in your films folder can cause issues, but having LARGE films? I don't know, but it couldn't hurt to move them out of the films folder.

[Skuzzy]

Scenario.  I have a few 3 hour films from that.