Fix Cloud Software File Save Errors: Solutions for Large Files

Error: “File Save Error: Can’t begin chunk inside Data chunk”

Issue:

When using a local cache to access files from a remote server with Cloud Software, the process can be slow and sometimes fails on files larger than 500 MB. You might encounter any of the following warnings and errors:

File Save Error

Can’t begin chunk inside Data chunk.

"File Save Error: Can't begin chunk inside Data chunk"
File Save Error

Or : File archive failed (code -2).

"File Save Error: Can't begin chunk inside Data chunk"
File Save Error

Attention

File <path>.max is possibly corrupt.

"File Save Error: Can't begin chunk inside Data chunk"
Attention

Causes:

Saving or archiving larger files to a cloud-based storage location.

Solution:

If you encounter any of the noted errors and are unable to save files, try the following:

  • Save the file locally and upload.
  • Save the scenes using BIM 360.
  • Export as FBX and save.

See also

  • Error: “Missing External Files” In 3DS Max
  • Error Loading Plug-In DLL – Error Code 127 – Procedure Not Found