Convert to local path disabled

[kily]

Hi.

Trying to restore an archive using translation path. I have set a path translation in preferences/storage. But , “convert to local path” is always disabled when I try to restore it.

The path is saved in pathtranstation.cfg. I’m not sure what else to check.

flame 2026.1. Linux and mac version.

Thanks

[Sinan]

Hey @kily

I don’t know the answer myself. But I asked it to notebookLM which has the my scraped copy of the documentation as a source and it said:

The reason you are seeing the “Convert to Local Path” option disabled (greyed-out) is likely because, in current versions of the software, it has become the default and only value for the Linked Archive option,.

Here is a breakdown of what this means and what you can check to ensure your restoration works correctly:

1. Why the Button is Disabled

In recent updates, the software was changed so that “Convert To Local Path Archive” cannot be modified to any other state. Because it is now the mandatory behavior for linked archives, the interface greys out the button to indicate it is locked to that setting. This does not mean the feature is inactive; rather, it is permanently enabled.

2. Verifying Your Path Translation

Even if the button is greyed out, the restoration process will still use your pathTranslation.cfg file to resolve media locations,. If you are concerned that the paths aren’t translating, check the following:

• Syntax Accuracy: Ensure your pathTranslation.cfg (located in /opt/Autodesk/cfg/) uses the correct XML format with src and dst attributes. For example: <PathTranslation src="/Old/Path" dst="/New/Path" />.

• Permissions: Verify that you have the proper read/write permissions for the translation table. If the environment variable DL_LOCK_PATH_TRANSLATION_TABLE is set, the table will be read-only within the application.

• Legacy Context: If you are restoring a very old archive that originally referenced a remote Wiretap Gateway server, you must ensure the required mount points are configured or that Path Translation is active before starting the restore.

3. Check Selection Information

When dealing with archives that have many segments, you can use the Update Selection Information option in the Archive menu. This displays exactly which segments are required to restore your selected content, which may help you verify if the paths are being recognized correctly.

You can download the pdf in the thread below and use it with notebookLM.

Flame offline help documentation

Here is the mishmash of a pdf that I scraped off of the online help pages. It doesn’t look good but it is a usable offline documentation. I just used it to check if it answered @Jonhollis’s question about deleting the markers and it answered. Just upload it into notebookLM, wait for it to read through and ask any questions you might have. Flame_2026_Documentation.pdf.zip (12.3 MB)

[kily]

Thanks Sinan.

Yes, it seems it’s enabled, but greyed-out, which is confusing.

I can’t understand why now is the only option. If I’m not wrong, now, to disable the local path translation we have to delete the path in preferences. I can’t understand what is the improvement.

Anyway, after a few tests, yes, it works. I had an additional error on paths between origin server and destination server. Once it was fixed, everything worked as expected.”

[motoronlysync]

Help

[kily]

Is this a nice RTFM ?

[Slabrie]

With 2026 release, the concept of remote Wiretap Gateway is now gone and this is why Convert To Local Path is the only option. The documentation contains the information here Help

[motoronlysync]

Release notes for the Known/Fixed Issues and What’s New in Flame Family should be the first read before installing a new version. But, skipping this step does keep me busy, so I can’t complain too much!

[kily]

If the answer to our problems is just a generic link to the documentation, you can save yourself the time and put it to better use