# Can't save. Resource problem? **URL:** \ **Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\ **Created:** [April 11, 2019, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cant-save-resource-problem/26260 "2019-04-11T23:06:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Drew](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/drew/32/8389_2.png) [@Drew](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Drew)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2019, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cant-save-resource-problem/26260/1 "2019-04-11T23:06:52Z")
Hi. I have a site which I have been building for a while but is not yet published. I tried to save it before quitting this evening and I got a long and complicated reason for why it could not be saved. I have tried deleting elements in the resources folder and they will not delete. Nor will they be renamed. It is a conundrum and is causing me stress. I do not want to chance a quit as there is far too much work to ditch. Please, can anyone able to advise me on what to do? ![10](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/2X/9/9106e5e41fd2e5f852ba6dfa0a6572f2a45bcff1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![joemart1951](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/joemart1951/32/1193_2.png) [@joemart1951](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/joemart1951)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cant-save-resource-problem/26260/2 "2019-04-11T23:11:03Z")
Looks like a permission issue…try saving to the desktop. ---
**Author:** ![Drew](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/drew/32/8389_2.png) [@Drew](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Drew)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2019, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cant-save-resource-problem/26260/3 "2019-04-11T23:26:57Z")
Thanks Joe. It would not save to anywhere. I think it is solved however. I opened the rw8 package and was able to delete resources from there. Kept trying to save and another resource was identified. I ditched the resource and tried saving again and I was given a new resource ID to ditch. Worked my way through about 8 resources and eventually got it to say the rw8 file could not be saved because of a permissions shortfall. Checked permissions and they were good so tried Save As and it worked. Fingers crossed but no idea why it decided to stop working on such a fundamental level. ---
**Author:** ![thang](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/thang/32/303_2.png) [@thang](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/thang)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2019, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cant-save-resource-problem/26260/4 "2019-04-11T23:54:01Z")
Maybe something @tpbradley could take a look at? ---
**Author:** ![tpbradley](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/tpbradley/32/25503_2.png) [@tpbradley](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/tpbradley)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cant-save-resource-problem/26260/5 "2019-04-12T08:21:24Z")
Hey @Drew, You’re right, this is a fundamental problem and it’s not entirely clear from the error message what the cause is. Now that you’ve been able to save to a new document, I’d suggest rebooting your machine. 1. What version of macOS are you using? 2. Do you have iCloud Desktop & Documents enabled? 3. How much free space does your drive have? Cheers Tom ---
**Author:** ![Drew](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/drew/32/8389_2.png) [@Drew](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Drew)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cant-save-resource-problem/26260/6 "2019-04-12T09:49:02Z")
Hi Tom Working back through, I think I can trace the trouble to a test change of theme. I got a warning about an illegal or no banner and reverted and I think it might have been this which precipitated trouble. > > ![](http://forums.realmacsoftware.com/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/tpbradley/45/2747_2.png "tpbradley") > > [tpbradley](http://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/tpbradley) > [Tom Bradley](http://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/tpbradley) > Realmac Developer > > ``` > April 12 > > ``` > > Hey [@Drew](http://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/drew), > You’re right, this is a fundamental problem and it’s not entirely clear from the error message what the cause is. Now that you’ve been able to save to a new document, I’d suggest rebooting your machine. > 1. What version of macOS are you using? 10.14.1 > 1. Do you have iCloud Desktop & Documents enabled? No > 1. How much free space does your drive have? 1.01 TB Rebooting now. Thanks Drew ---
**Author:** ![system](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/system/32/25301_2.png) [@system](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cant-save-resource-problem/26260/7 "2019-05-12T19:49:11Z")
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