Is there a way to change the file save location for the editor?

[ASSDROIDS]

The replay video cache defaults to my SSD which is nearly full and only has my Operating System on it. Is there a way to specify a different drive for the replay files cache to save to?

The only potential solution I've found so far is a windows workaround via a "symbolic link junction" which I found via this post on the Rockstar forums: https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/communities/public/questions/203460467-GTA-5-PC-Video-editor-change-file-save-location

Here is the content from the link above for the lazy:

1.GTA V creates a folder here:
"C:\Users\user\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\videos"
for all your clips, go find your own and make a note of it.

2.Next create a video folder where you want the clips to "be" saved(another drive etc)
For example we will use: "G:\GTAVideo"

3.Move everything currently from the GTA V videos folder to your new folder

4. Delete the original GTA V videos folder

5.Now to create the symbolic link
goto start->type “cmd” right click the command prompt icon and click run as administrator.

Type the following but first alter to your own requirements

mklink /J “C:\Users\admin\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\videos” “G:\GTAVideo”

Hit Enter, Close, Launch GTA V!

Things to note:
You may notice a new icon in place of the old videos folder if you ever want to revert the changes just right click delete this icon. Also the size usage limit in GTA V may go by the initial location of the saves, not the new location.

I haven't tried the solution above yet so I don't know if it actually works or not. Someone please tell me that this is just an option in the GTA menus that I have overlooked. PLEASE! :)

[ASSDROIDS]

I found this method but really this should be an option within GTA V. I should just be able to specify a new default location for replay and video files to cache.

Redirect a folder in Windows: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/redirect-folder-new-location#1TC=windows-7

[germanTHX]

It was the same problem in GTA IV. Really annoying. I don't think there were a solution either

[ASSDROIDS]

I'm not trying to be whiny but changing the default save location is basic functionality in most software. I basically have no other problems with GTA V other than some lag while riding in cars that another player is driving in GTA Online. Considering the problems others seem to be having I guess I'll just count myself lucky that my particular complaint can be solved with a relatively simple workaround.

[germanTHX]

I agree, it should be a simple setting where you can enter the path.
I'm just happy my game runs fine ^^ so instead of the ingame recording i use shadow play where i can set my path to where i want it.

[ASSDROIDS]

Yeah, I have an Avermedia HD Gamer Live capture card that works fine but I like the director capabilities of the in-game editor. You can compose some really cool shots and then export. It's ery robust but it's just missing this one capability. I just don't want it chewing up My SSD that only has my OS on it. I have a 4TB WD Black for a reason... to store games and video. :)

[germanTHX]

Same for me ;)
But currently to busy playing the game than 'wasting' my time in the editor ^^
Never played it on console before

[ASSDROIDS]

Originally posted by germanTHX:

Same for me ;)
But currently to busy playing the game than 'wasting' my time in the editor ^^
Never played it on console before :ss13ok:

lol. I guess I have some time to waste. I have GTA V on Xbox 360, Ps4, and now PC. Time to ebay that 360 version I guess. ;)

[Jugger Stab]

Originally posted by RupertPupkin74:

Things to note:
You may notice a new icon in place of the old videos folder if you ever want to revert the changes just right click delete this icon. Also the size usage limit in GTA V may go by the initial location of the saves, not the new location.[/i]

I have less that 5GB of allocatable space because of this and my tiny SSD. Anyone got any leads on how to get around this? I have been struggling to solve this problem since the game launched.

[ASSDROIDS]

This worked for me. It's the simplest work-around that I have found. I had no idea that you could do this in Windows so not only did it solve my problem... but I learned something. 10/10 Would quantum singularity that quantum singularity in the quantum singularity again... hard.

http://www.rediscussed.com/change-rockstar-editor-default-save-location/


Change Rockstar Editor Default Save Location

The only way I have found to save your replays and clips etc to another location is to create a symbolic link junction. There will probably be a better fix available soon though I’m not sure what the actual lines are needed in the config.

So what you need to know/do
(note your setup drives etc may be setup another way)

1.GTA V creates a folder here:
“C:\Users\user\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\videos”
for all your clips, go find your own and make a note of it.

2.Next create a video folder where you want the clips to “be” saved(another drive etc)
For example we will use: “G:\GTAVideo”

3.Move everything currently from the GTA V videos folder to your new folder

4. Delete the original GTA V videos folder

5.Now to create the symbolic link
goto start->type “cmd” right click the command prompt icon and click run as administrator.

6. Type the following but first alter to your own requirements

mklink /J “C:\Users\admin\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\videos” “G:\GTAVideo”

7. Hit Enter, Close, Launch GTA V!

Things to note:

You may notice a new icon in place of the old videos folder if you ever want to revert the changes just right click delete this icon. Also the size usage limit in GTA V may go by the initial location of the saves, not the new location.

Have Fun!

[Toptuning]

I think it worked for me. At beginning I was just making Copy/Paste but got everytime a Syntax Error or something else. So I tried to write all manualy and made me a folder looking like a Shortcut. I think this is might working for me.