Problem with Davinci Resolve 14 Database (Windows)

[John Emery]

Hi guys,

After 10 hours of editing I'm in panic mode right now because I can't find my old projects of Davinci!!

I downloaded the latest version of Davinci 14 (to try out the Raw files of the Canon C200). I already had Resolve 14, where I had all the projects I have worked with since 12.5. I intalled the latest version and when it opens I get the option to upgrade the database, but they recommend to backup the existing database first. So I haven't done nothing yet. I'm afraid of srewing up here!! Loads of projects, some unfinished. I never had this problem going from 12.5 to 14! Where can I find the files?? Can I still open them? I've being looking around google and BM forums, and I don't know if it's because I'm in panic mode, but I just can't find it (on windows 8.1). 

Has anyone else gone through this? Could you point me in the right direction...

Where can I find the files??

Can I still open them? (with any other version of Davinci)

 

Thank you for your time!!

[sam]

Hey John, I have installed every beta up to 14.6 and always check upgrade db. All my previous projects have always shownup with no issue, but you might check Liftgammagain for an answer. Plenty of Resolve users there.

[cantsin]

What I would recommend is to switch, on the long run or short-term, from Resolve's database workflow to a file-based project storage (unless you're working in teams). All you need to do is consecutively open every single project in the Project Manager, save each project as a project file and - when you're done - deinstall ProgreSQL. (The PostgreSQL deinstaller comes with Resolve and will be on your hard drive.) 

Aside from more robust/transparent project storage, this will also have the benefit of no more login screen when starting Resolve. A small disadvantage is that saving projects takes a bit longer (i.e. a few seconds) with complex projects.

[John Emery]

Thanks Sam! It's great to hear that, but I don't want to risk it (to many projects in there)... I'll check Liftgammagain for an answer.

Thanks!

Thanks for the reply Cantsin!

I'll look in to this for sure once I get the backup done, and everything is running smoothly again.

Thanks!