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FCPX Won't Open Library... Project Deleted?

Hello,

I recently updated to FCPX 10.1. I was editing a project and had the connected event, along with other events, in the same library. I was almost done with my editing and Final Cut force closed. Okay, no big deal... or so I though. I opened it up and my project wasn't there. I then tried to open the library that it is in and Final Cut force closed again. It does that everytime I attempt to open this particular library. Please help! I don't want to lose all my work. 😟

I also have the error report if anyone needs it.

Thank you,

Savannah

Final Cut Pro X, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Jan 4, 2014 2:14 PM

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heysavvy Author

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Jan 30, 2014 4:22 PM in response to TRC1

Hey,

No problem, trying to help as much as I can! Make sure that you have two Finder windows open, and don't just drag to the Library... you have to right click the Library and then click Show Package Contents and drag into there.

PapaFee

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Feb 1, 2014 10:11 AM in response to heysavvy

Hello there,

first of all, I also want to thank you for all the detailed explenations. I have the same issue, however I already did what you suggested, copied everything, when I open up my library in FCP it still doesn't show though

TRC1

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Feb 1, 2014 11:02 AM in response to PapaFee

Hi,

I'm not fully operational yet but heysavy's advice has been very helpful. So far I've been able to recreate the library, open it with FCPX and find most of my projects. For some odd reason a large amount of media has been disconnected which seems to be my only issue. I'm still working that out as it's a huge amount to locate and reconnect, but the Library is finally being recognized and opened.

PapaFee, from what I can see in your attached image you didn't recreate another Library file in FCPX. Your work is simply in a folder not a Library which FCPX will recognize.

1. Open FCPX and create a new Library on that drive.
2. Close FCPX and go back to finder. Copy that folder "Narges Reel US" and all of it's contents into the new Library file.

3. Re-open FCPX and you should see your projects and events.

A library icon looks like this in finder:

If this works can you let me know if any of your media has disconnected?

Oct 29, 2015 9:49 AM in response to heysavvy

This advice was spot on and fixed my problem. FCPX was fine, but apparently my library was damaged. Creating a new library and then copying the old library into the new one solved the problem - exactly as specified in the article. Thanks!!

FCPX Won't Open Library... Project Deleted?