Remove an effect from a corrupted AE project file

[bnall4]

I downloaded a free C4D template (Eyedesyn Jumbotron) just needed a little inspiration.

The template has a comp w/ RSMB... previously when I'd open the project I'd get the missing effect dialog, click ok and go on working.

Just tried opening the project to set up overnight renders and now when I click 'OK' at the missing effect warning my project defaults to an untitled /unsaved empty new project.

I can see all the media loading and then as soon as I click ok.... gone.

I created a new project and Imported my original project, which seemed to work but all my C4D project files are missing.

(if thats the only solution.... ugh, so much dynamic link here.

Is there a way to remove the -RSMB- Effect from the 'Project' without opening it?

I have a feeling that may help.

Thanks!!!

[Mylenium]

Enable capslock when opening the file to suppress actual rendering and then browse through the comps to turn off and remove offending effects. And by all means learn the meaning of those nice words "backup" and "file versioning". You can't muck around with the same file for days and then fall in panic mode because you have nothing to go back to.

Mylenium

[bnall4]

Sounded promising but it still errors out with caps locked.

Thanks though 🙂

[Szalam]

Do you have auto-saved versions? Do they still open?

Also, what version of AE are you using?

[bnall4]

CC2017

yep, all auto saves fail to open as well.(really strange)

I downloaded a RSMB trial and project opens to Empty untitled project.

If I import the corrupt AE project to new project all comps are getting missing data errors.

I've moved on, most of the comps can be rebuilt w/o too much trouble.

Any other suggestions welcome, THANKS!!!

[Szalam]

That is weird. I'd suggest contacting the ReelSmart support folks to see if they know what's up.