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Storyline publish file deleted files out of computer folder of same name
I have a project file on my computer titled "Project 1" (not the real project name, just for example purposes). When I published the Storyline file for the LMS, I did not get a warning that there was already a folder with the same name on my computer that would have given me any indication there was a problem. However, when I went to the "Project 1" folder on my computer, most of my files are missing from that folder and have been replaced with the LMS output files, despite the fact that the files were categorized in folders with names different from the output files.
I've worked in Storyline for 10 years and have never had this happen. When I try to revert to a previous version of the folder, it says there are no previous versions.
Has anyone had this happen, and if so, did you find a way to recover the lost files???
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Thank you for the feedback. This however is the problem and Articulate should fix the issue by retaining the ouput folder. I resolved the issue by creating a publish folder however developer processes should not have to change due to a bad update. Fix the issue do not force users to change their work flow/process.
As well, this should be flagged very clearly in some form of update alert. I am sure I am not the only developer that wasted significant time trying to figure out the issue, and then have to recreate all assets from a project. Luck for me I back up regularly to an external drive. other I am sure are not so lucky!
Just had this occur to me -- my working folder containing the .story file and media had the same name as the SCORM output and were completely overwritten with no warning.
If this is 'intended behaviour' then that is frankly insane. No software should overwrite existing files without telling you first.
