Problem
A sync client creates conflict copies after simultaneous edits from two machines, leaving the editor unsure which project database is authoritative.
Solution
Root Cause / Diagnostic:
Cloud synchronization agents cannot resolve concurrent multi-machine edits to binary or SQLite database files. When two workstations have the same project open, the cloud client detects divergent file timestamps and creates duplicate conflict files (e.g., `Project_conflicted_copy.prproj`), leaving editors working on fractured, unsynchronized timelines.
Actionable Fix:
1. Shared Centralized Database Deployment: Migrate team collaboration to a centralized network database (such as DaVinci Resolve Project Server on PostgreSQL or Premiere Productions) with integrated project locking.
2. Sync Folder Exclusion for Active Databases: Never place live, active NLE project files or scratch folders directly inside live sync folders; sync only exported project backups or XMLs.
3. Version Authority Check: Audit project timestamps and file hashes to identify the authoritative version, merge timeline changes via XML/EDL, and archive conflicted copies.
Pro Tip:
Never edit an active project file saved directly inside Dropbox or Google Drive; two editors opening it at once creates duplicate conflict files and fractures your entire project edit history.
Cloud synchronization agents cannot resolve concurrent multi-machine edits to binary or SQLite database files. When two workstations have the same project open, the cloud client detects divergent file timestamps and creates duplicate conflict files (e.g., `Project_conflicted_copy.prproj`), leaving editors working on fractured, unsynchronized timelines.
Actionable Fix:
1. Shared Centralized Database Deployment: Migrate team collaboration to a centralized network database (such as DaVinci Resolve Project Server on PostgreSQL or Premiere Productions) with integrated project locking.
2. Sync Folder Exclusion for Active Databases: Never place live, active NLE project files or scratch folders directly inside live sync folders; sync only exported project backups or XMLs.
3. Version Authority Check: Audit project timestamps and file hashes to identify the authoritative version, merge timeline changes via XML/EDL, and archive conflicted copies.
Pro Tip:
Never edit an active project file saved directly inside Dropbox or Google Drive; two editors opening it at once creates duplicate conflict files and fractures your entire project edit history.