Using an older version of Revu?
Applies to:
- Core
- Complete
Problem
When trying to upload a file to Studio Projects, this message appears:
“Error: The Project file path is too long.”
Cause
Windows has a file path limit of 260 characters, but Studio Projects have a 180 character limit, including file and folder names. This limitation exists due to the way files are cached in Windows. Files uploaded to Studio Projects must be copied to your local user profile, found here:
C:\Users\[YourUserName]\AppData\Local\Bluebeam\0
Copying files to the user profile allows Revu to continue working with files in Studio Projects without an internet connection, but doing so adds characters to a file path. To account for longer user profile names, Studio Projects has a 180 character limit to ensure all file paths comply with the Windows 260 character limit.
[User Profile name] + [Project Folder(s)] + [Project name] < 260 characters
Solution
Bluebeam suggests the following tips to shorten the file path:
- Abbreviate words to three or four letters. (e.g. Proj instead of Project)
- Eliminate spaces between words, and use capital letters to distinguish between them. (e.g. BldgReqs instead of BuildingRegulations)
- Eliminate spaces between dates, and/or use numbers. (e.g. Aug17 instead of August2017)
Troubleshooting
Revu 2017 & Below
Error Message
Studio