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Bug Custom Project Template Path Character Limit Error

Discussion in 'Unity Hub' started by suhaibasaadwork, Jul 17, 2023.

  1. suhaibasaadwork

    suhaibasaadwork

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    I created a custom project template for Unity 2022.3.1 LTS on Windows 10, but when I try to create a project, I get the error "Your project settings will result in a path length that exceeds the character limit. Please shorten the path."

    I tried all Windows 10 methods to fix this such as enabling long file path from registry and group policy but that didn't fix it.

    I'm already trying to create the project into C:/Unity folder to make it the shortest path possible

    anyone know a workaround or a solution to make unity custom project templates work?
     
    suhaibasaadwork, Jul 17, 2023
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  2. vincenzodp_

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    I am encoutering the same issue, I've been using the same path for all of my projects with and without the use of templates, and it never caused any error (using 2021 LTS). Now, with 2022.3.5f1 I am facing this issue but I wouldn't have to use a different location.
    I also tried all the potential external fix (Windows LongPathsEnabled etc.) but it didn't help
     
    vincenzodp_, Aug 6, 2023
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  3. Temlan

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    Have you found any solution to this friends?
     
    Temlan, Oct 3, 2023
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  4. umutsahin4

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    Same issue with 2022.3.12f1
     
    umutsahin4, Nov 1, 2023
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  5. Heyder_Ferag

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    Same problem here with 2022.3.11f1
     
    Heyder_Ferag, Nov 2, 2023
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  6. jmaoc11

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    Same with 2022.3.12f1
     
    jmaoc11, Nov 5, 2023
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  7. NEW_00_0NE

    NEW_00_0NE

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    Same. It seems like it only happens when trying to create a new project on a drive that isn't my 
    C:
    drive (i.e. 
    D:\Development\<new_project_name>
    ).

    Also, seems to be when I am creating a project based on a Project Template, specifically the Mixed Reality template.
     
    NEW_00_0NE, Nov 5, 2023
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  8. judesidloski

    judesidloski

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    Hey everyone!

    What we are doing in hub is recursively checking every path inside the template folder to see if there is any path in the template that is too long. If there are any over 260 characters then you will see this message.

    If you are creating a custom template you need to be wary of the paths inside the template.

    If you are encountering this issue with a unity template and the project name/path is reasonably short then please create a bug report including the template and editor version you are trying to create with.
     
    judesidloski, Nov 9, 2023
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  9. jbat100

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    For info, got this error, then changed the project name from "My Project" to something without spaces and the error went away
     
    jbat100, Nov 21, 2023
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