Unable to open target file for writing

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raycorf
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Unable to open target file for writing

Post by raycorf » Mon Nov 01, 2010 1:13 pm

I have just transferred 12 tracks from an LP to my computer as I normally do, cleaned them up and added labels as I normally do, then I went through the process of 'exporting multiple' again as I normally do without having any problems.
This time however, after exporting 5 of the files (tracks) I received a message telling me - "Unable to open target file for writing". When I look in the target file, yes, the five 'successful' files are there OK, but it is leaving me puzzled.
Does anyone know why I am getting this message when I have followed the same procedure many times before quite successfully?
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Re: Unable to open target file for writing

Post by waxcylinder » Mon Nov 01, 2010 1:44 pm

Your 6th label probably contains at least one character which is not allowable in filenames - try sticking to simple alpha-numeric characters for labels.

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raycorf
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Re: Unable to open target file for writing

Post by raycorf » Mon Nov 01, 2010 3:16 pm

Thanks waxcylinder,
There was a question mark at the end of the label and deleting it did the trick.
Again, many thanks
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