Q: Permissions problem when importing file in Final Cut Pro X 10.1.3
Hi guys!!
Today, like all days, I opened up my Final Cut Pro X version 10.1.3 and created a new Library and new project. Then I selected "Import Files" and I checked all the files I needed. Last I clicked on import selected files and I received this error:
"Directory Not Writable. The chosen directory is not writable."
This is a real tragedy. I have to start an important project and I can't use the program at all.
This is what I tried so far:
- Checked Macintosh HD permissions - Done - No problems
- I use an external HD as my scratch disk - Checked - No problems
- Tried to create a new project on a new HDD - Same error
- Checked Read / Write permissions on Macintosh HD and on footage folders - No problems
This is my Mac:
- iMac 21,5" Mid 2011
- Core i5 2,7 GHz
- 16 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
- AMD Radeon HD 6770M 512 MB
- HDD 1TB
- 2nd External HDD WD My Book 3 TB USB 3.0
- OS Yosemite 10.10
I'm in panic. And I really don't know how to resolve this problem....
Thanks for every little help you will give me.
David
Final Cut Pro X, OS X Yosemite (10.10)
Posted on Oct 28, 2014 1:30 PM
Hi, I had a similar problem and here's how I fixed it (Well it worked for me!)
Select your hard drive in finder, right click and choose 'Get info', when the panel appears, be sure the lock icon (Bottom right of panel) is unlocked and then change permissions for everyone to 'Read and Write" Click lock again. Hope this works for someone else!
Posted on Nov 8, 2014 3:57 AM

