Index is too large...

[rafiki]

When estimating the number of CDs I need using AC ver 2 beta I get an error message that the index is too large for the target media capacity and I should turn off indexing or change indexing options. I didn't get any problems with ver 1 and I don't want to do without indexing.

[PeterM]

Hi,

Here are a few questions to help isolate the problem you are having.

1-What size does Archive Creator say the index is estimated to be?

2-What size and type of media do you have selected?

3-Is this a registered copy or is it running in demo mode?

Thanks

[rafiki]

1. No details are presented . Just the error box. However, if I go back and reset the media type to 'DVD 4.3GB' the estimate completes and indicates an index of 760.7 MB

2. 80 minute CD.

3. Registered.

[PeterM]

It seems that you have selected a large number of files, such that when indexed, the Index itself is 767 mbs. An index this large will not fit on a CD.

You should try to select less files and perform the archive multiple times, each time selected a different subset. Or, if you have a DVD drive you could archive to the DVD.

If you still wish to archive the entire set I would suggest the following....

1-Select the option to "Include Archive On First Disk" this way the first disk will contain the archive and all other disk will have only data.
2-Turn off the Viewing images, this will drastically reduce the size of the archive.

3-If you still want viewing images, you will have to reduce the size and quality of them untill the archive fits on one CD.

[rafiki]

Thanks Peter. I caan split the archive. so I'll do it that way.