can't access audacity files error3 message
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The final version of Audacity for Windows 98/ME is the legacy 2.0.0 version.
can't access audacity files error3 message
As a new user am just finding my way, yesterday recorded successfully but today cannot access files - get message ERROR3 "cannot find project data folder" although I can see the the individual tracks in Windows Explorer. Desperately appreciate help of someone to access this project. (Have been recording from old audio tapes to Audacity with the idea of transferring these tracks to CD) Need help in very simple steps please as I'm an older user. Many thanks, Joan
Re: can't access audacity files error3 message
Hi Joan.
When you record with Audacity, it does not directly create audio files - it creates "Audacity Projects".
An Audacity Project is made up of 2 parts:
1) The Audacity Project file (filename.aup) - This is NOT an audio file.
2) A data folder ("filename_data") - This contains hundreds, or thousands of little data fragments. These are not audio files either
Audacity projects are really useful because they allow simple or complex editing to be done, they allow multiple tracks to run at the same time, they allow.. well everything that Audacity can do. However, there is a major downside to Audacity Projects - they are easily damaged. If there are any changes at all made to any of the components in a project, it can break and turn to dust before your eyes.
For this reason we always say to people, as soon as you have recorded something - Export it.
When you "Export" fro Audacity, you are creating a genuine audio file, and these are far more robust than projects. If you export as soon as you have finished recording, then you have a reliable backup in case anything goes wrong in the project. You can then safely continue working on the Audacity Project, and when you have finished your editing, Export the finished masterpiece to make an audio file that can be played in other programs.
"Export" is in the "File" menu.
You have a choice of Export formats. WAV files are perfect copies of the sound and are therefore good for your backups. They can also be used for making audio CDs.
MP3s have the advantage of being much smaller than WAV files, but the sound quality is not as good - OK if you want to put it on the web or load it into your MP3 player.
At the top of this page are links to "Tips" and "Tutorials" which provide lots of useful information for getting started with Audacity.
When you record with Audacity, it does not directly create audio files - it creates "Audacity Projects".
An Audacity Project is made up of 2 parts:
1) The Audacity Project file (filename.aup) - This is NOT an audio file.
2) A data folder ("filename_data") - This contains hundreds, or thousands of little data fragments. These are not audio files either
Audacity projects are really useful because they allow simple or complex editing to be done, they allow multiple tracks to run at the same time, they allow.. well everything that Audacity can do. However, there is a major downside to Audacity Projects - they are easily damaged. If there are any changes at all made to any of the components in a project, it can break and turn to dust before your eyes.
For this reason we always say to people, as soon as you have recorded something - Export it.
When you "Export" fro Audacity, you are creating a genuine audio file, and these are far more robust than projects. If you export as soon as you have finished recording, then you have a reliable backup in case anything goes wrong in the project. You can then safely continue working on the Audacity Project, and when you have finished your editing, Export the finished masterpiece to make an audio file that can be played in other programs.
"Export" is in the "File" menu.
You have a choice of Export formats. WAV files are perfect copies of the sound and are therefore good for your backups. They can also be used for making audio CDs.
MP3s have the advantage of being much smaller than WAV files, but the sound quality is not as good - OK if you want to put it on the web or load it into your MP3 player.
At the top of this page are links to "Tips" and "Tutorials" which provide lots of useful information for getting started with Audacity.
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