Hi All, I'm trying to render (2) AVI files into one AVI file with a simple crossfade but Vegas always ends up rendering 2 files. Does anybody know how I can make Vegas render a single file from this project? Please help! Thanks.

How large are the files? My guess is you've hit the FAT32 limit of your file system. Change to NTFS.
If that's not the case, post back with file sizes.

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Tim

The first two files I'm trying to merge are just under 4 gigs each, and the final one is about 2 gigs. The final file should be about 10gigs. How do I change to NTFS? Thanks again.

It certainly sounds like we've identified the problem. To confirm, open up My Computer (I'm assuming you're running XP) Right click on the hard drive you've got your video on and select Properties. On the "General" tab you'll find "File type" and hopefully next to that "FAT32". If it says "NTFS" then we're barking up the wrong tree. Proceed to next post. Do not pass Go. Do not collect £200.

Assuming the file type is not NTFS, read the following Microsoft article:

How to convert a FAT16 volume or a FAT32 volume to an NTFS file system in Windows XP

In fact, to save you time, I've pasted the "how to" bit below.
Please note I will accept FULL responsibility for this if the solution works and if all the data and programs on your hard drive remain intact.

If, however, it eats all your hard work, personal bank account details, videos and all the pornography you've amassed during a lifetime of surfing, don't blame me. I never told you to do this. You've never heard of me and if you claim to have done so, I shall deny it in court and cause unpleasant things to happen to your family and friends and get Mark W to post a video nasty of it all on YouTube.

In other words, as with any major update on a computer, please take all sensible precautions including backing up your data first.

From the Microsoft article (sorry about the formatting):


How to convert a FAT volume or a FAT32 volume to NTFS

Note Although the chance of corruption or data loss during the conversion is minimal, we recommend that you perform a backup of the data on the volume that you want to convert before you start the conversion.

To convert an existing FAT or FAT32 volume to NTFS, follow these steps: 1.Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.2.At the command prompt, type the following, where drive letter is the drive that you want to convert:convert drive letter: /fs:ntfs
For example, type the following command to convert drive E to NTFS: convert e: /fs:ntfs
Note If the operating system is on the drive that you are converting, you will be prompted to schedule the task when you restart the computer because the conversion cannot be completed while the operating system is running. When you are prompted, click YES.3.When you receive the following message at the command prompt, type the volume label of the drive that you are converting, and then press ENTER:The type of the file system is FAT.
Enter the current volume label for drive drive letter
4.When the conversion to NTFS is complete, you receive the following message at the command prompt:Conversion complete
5.Quit the command prompt.


Good Luck

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Tim

You, "sir" (pun absolutely intended) are my knight in shining silicone! This solution worked like a charm and I can continue with my project. I shall graze the posts in a humble attempt to "pay forward" the immeasurable service you have done for me, but in the meantime I will ask if there's anything I can do to pay you back? A million shiny thank yous to you, my friend. You're a genius.

Nice one Tim! Well done!!! Well set out and engaging to read too.

I really like it when people get what they want.

Grazie

Delighted to have helped. Knowing that we solved the problem is thanks enough. Now, if you'll excuse me I have to be off to sort out the west's financial crisis

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Tim

Yea, well spotted but.... " my knight in shining silicone " - now that makes me think completely the wrong thing ! lols.