Error Loading DaVinci Resolve Project

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Error Loading DaVinci Resolve Project

PostFri Jan 14, 2022 9:16 am

I'm trying to open an older DaVinci Resolve project and I get the following error message:

"Unable to import project. Failed to open archive"

Anyone able to help out here? I've tried to import the project as well.
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Re: Error Loading DaVinci Resolve Project

PostMon Jan 17, 2022 7:20 am

By which method are you importing the Project?

Is the Project a single .drp file? Are you importing a Project Archive .dra folder?
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Re: Error Loading DaVinci Resolve Project

PostTue Jan 18, 2022 11:36 pm

Hi and thanks for the reply.

I am trying to import and open a drp file from the dra folder which includes the cache and media folders. I am attempting to import the project using the drop down menu in Resolve as well as restoring the archive from the project manager window. Neither seems to be working for me.

The project file is a single file.
I do not see an archive file, just the dra folder so I must have done that part wrong.
A bit new to this process, thanks.
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Re: Error Loading DaVinci Resolve Project

PostWed Jan 19, 2022 5:57 am

Is this on Windows? 17.4.3?

In Project Manager use the Restore command from the contextual menu and point to the .dra archive directory.

Is the prompt to enter a unique project name not appearing?

Is the Project not appearing in the Project Manager once restored?

Which step in the Restore process is not working?
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Re: Error Loading DaVinci Resolve Project

PostWed Jan 19, 2022 9:59 am

This is on a new Mac M1 Max using Resolve 17.4.3 update. My older Mac's HD failed so I am trying to transfer to the new Mac.

When I try to restore the .dra archive directory I do not see a .dra file anywhere. Only a project file (.drp) with the cache and media folders. (This .drp file is greyed out so it's unavailable.)

So when I try to load the project file into a new, empty project the .drp appears to be available but then won't open.
(I get the 'Unable to Import Project - Failed to Locate Archive")

Hope this is a better description of my problem.

Thanks for you assistance.

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