Issue Restoring Multiple Projects from Backup in DaVinci Res
Posted: Thu May 01, 2025 2:36 amHi everyone,
I'm running into a strange and frustrating issue while trying to restore multiple project backups in DaVinci Resolve 20 Beta 2.
Here’s what I’ve done:
1. I backed up several project folders (*.diskdb) from my old system onto an external SSD.
2. On my new computer, I opened Resolve and clicked the **Restore** button in the Project Manager.
3. A dialog window appeared, asking me to select the `.diskdb` file.
4. I chose a storage location where the project should be restored.
The problem:
Only the *first* project was restored correctly.
When I tried to restore the *next* projects, Resolve didn't create a new project entry. Instead, it copied all the files and data into the **previously restored project’s folder**, effectively merging them or overwriting content.
Now I have a mess — multiple projects' data merged into one, and the other projects aren't showing up as individual entries in the Project Manager.
So my questions are:
- Am I doing something wrong?
- Is there a specific step I’m missing when restoring multiple projects?
- Or is this a bug in the Resolve 20 Beta?
Any insights or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I’d also love to know if anyone else has experienced similar issues.
Thanks a lot in advance!
Best regards,
Christophe
I'm running into a strange and frustrating issue while trying to restore multiple project backups in DaVinci Resolve 20 Beta 2.
Here’s what I’ve done:
1. I backed up several project folders (*.diskdb) from my old system onto an external SSD.
2. On my new computer, I opened Resolve and clicked the **Restore** button in the Project Manager.
3. A dialog window appeared, asking me to select the `.diskdb` file.
4. I chose a storage location where the project should be restored.
The problem:
Only the *first* project was restored correctly.
When I tried to restore the *next* projects, Resolve didn't create a new project entry. Instead, it copied all the files and data into the **previously restored project’s folder**, effectively merging them or overwriting content.
Now I have a mess — multiple projects' data merged into one, and the other projects aren't showing up as individual entries in the Project Manager.
So my questions are:
- Am I doing something wrong?
- Is there a specific step I’m missing when restoring multiple projects?
- Or is this a bug in the Resolve 20 Beta?
Any insights or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I’d also love to know if anyone else has experienced similar issues.
Thanks a lot in advance!
Best regards,
Christophe