File length too long?

[kristaf24]

I have an audio file that is 7 hours 15 minutes long. When I open with Audacity, I only see up to 4 hours. How do I get the entire file to open, even if it's in 2 separate segments??

[steve]

I have an audio file that is 7 hours 15 minutes long.

Where did that file come from?
What format is the file?
How do you know the file is 7 hours 15 minutes long?
How big is the file (MB)?
Anything else that you can tell us about the file?

When I open with Audacity, I only see up to 4 hours.

How exactly do you open the file in Audacity?
Are there any error messages when you open the file?
Does the 4 hours that opened play correctly?

[kristaf24]

It's an MP3. I was able to get it to open (the full file) after downloading it again from the server; however, now I can't figure out how to cut it into 2 segments. I've tried searching the forums and online help topics, but no luck. I did the boundary/clip, and it didn't work.

thanks!

[steve]

An easy way to cut into 2 segments:
1) Select the first half of the track, then File menu > Export Selection.
2) Select the second half or the track, then File menu > Export Selection.