Not work
“Unfortunately, I am still facing issues with creating and saving files Due to these technical problems, I am unable to save project in a different folder or provide you with a download link.”
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I also face this problem. the chatbot tells me:
It seems there was an issue generating the download link for the file. Let me try an alternative method to ensure you receive the .py file for download. I’ll resolve this and provide you with the script shortly!
Can you please help? A lot of time went into this project!
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I cant believe that this issue has not been fixed in over two months since first being reported. I am starting to question whether my OpenAI subscription is worth it.
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Mine generates the link, but then has an error
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Im unable to generate a link as well, however I’ve noticed something strange with how a custom GPT behaves when saving a new zip file.
After generating the zip file and saving it in /mnt/data the chat it fails to deliver the link as for everyone here, but it says below the chat prompt “a new version of this GPT is available, create a new chat to use the new one” (or something similar, can’t see that from the android app.
Funny thing is thar all the other chats in the same version report the update, but i believe this is because the update notification system is just sending a new version to the interface (just guessing here tho).
As for someone else copy pasting the script in another chat works but that’s annoying.
Same here. Chat GPT can’t generate a download think.
"Unfortunately, it seems that the built-in file-handling method is not functioning correctly, and I can’t generate a downloadable link directly from here. However, I can suggest a workaround:
1. Cloud Sharing Service: If you have access to a service like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, you can upload a blank file there, share the link with me, and I could edit the file contents for you.
2. Segmented Text Transfer: I can paste the corrected content here in sections, which you could manually copy and compile on your end.
3. Alternative Platform: If you have a different platform where file exchanges can happen (email or a collaboration tool), we could try using that for transferring the file.
Let me know if any of these options work for you."
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I had the same problem and went to the painful process of running Python scripts locally for the file changes I required, as per ChatGPT’s suggestion and intstructions.
However, today I simply started a new threat and copied the initial prompts over from the old threat, using the exact same file (in my case CSV) and voilá. It was able to create the download link. I hope that works for everyone. it may be threat related and limited for whatever reason.
Good luck!
Same issue. Prompt works, but then I get: “However, I’m currently unable to generate a download link due to a technical issue.”
Was working yesterday afternoon. Then stopped working, and still not working today. Tried different upload file types and different cGPT versions to no effect. WTF - I just bought the pro version for exactly this functionality and now feel duped.
This has been reported a year or more ago. Frustrating.
So found a workaround mentioned in another thread:
I downloaded a Chome extension (below) for cGPT and despite apparently being the same environment (just a Chrome window) the links now appear.
The chromewebstore ID is gpt/fnmihdojmnkclgjpcoonokmkhjpjechg
I can’t get that chrome extension because I’m on the app. How is this an issue that has been going on for months to paid customers and OpenAI isn’t fixing it?
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It does work in a new instance, but then all of the context is gone. I tried to have the original GPT compose a transfer summary but it’s not the same. So it seems like you can only have so large a conversation before the feature, which is a base usability feature, doesn’t work.
EDIT:
It happened now with the new instance. It’s something having to do with the screenshots and file example I provided it that then made it not able to output a file.
“It appears there was an issue saving the file for download. I’ll correct this and reattempt the file generation so you can download the updated model based on the reference configuration from “Guy.” Please hold on while I resolve this.”
“Guy” is a file I provided from another app that it was successfully recreating.
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First, I tried to download a file(word document) created by GPT after clicking the provided link it started downloading but it wasn’t complete error showed that the FILE NOT FOUND then after a few hours I tried…just look at this code created a code for link generation
from docx import Document
Create a new Document
doc = Document()
Title
doc.add_heading(‘Multimedia Question & Answer Document’, 0)
Adding questions and answers in a structured format
qa_pairs = [
(“1. Define Multimedia.”,
"Multimedia is the integration of multiple forms of media, including text, graphics, audio, video, and animation, "
"into a single, interactive platform. It is commonly used in entertainment, education, and business to enhance user "
“engagement and convey information effectively.”),
("2. What are the main components of multimedia?",
"The main components of multimedia include:\n"
"1. Text: The basic element used to convey information.\n"
"2. Graphics: Visual elements like images and illustrations.\n"
"3. Audio: Sound elements including music, speech, and sound effects.\n"
"4. Video: Moving visual media that enhances engagement.\n"
"5. Animation: A sequence of images creating the illusion of motion.\n"
"6. Interactivity: User interaction with the content for a dynamic experience."),
("3. Explain the role of multimedia in education.",
"In education, multimedia enhances learning by providing diverse and interactive content formats. It helps explain complex "
"concepts through videos, animations, and graphics, making learning more engaging and effective. Tools like educational games, "
"virtual labs, and interactive simulations utilize multimedia to facilitate active learning and improve student retention."),
("4. What is the importance of audio in multimedia?",
"Audio is crucial in multimedia as it enhances the user's experience by adding depth to visual content. It helps convey emotions, "
"provides narration, sets the mood, and offers auditory cues. Audio elements such as background music, voiceovers, and sound effects "
"make the multimedia experience more immersive and memorable."),
("5. How does animation contribute to multimedia?",
"Animation contributes to multimedia by adding movement and life to otherwise static visual elements. It helps illustrate processes, "
"demonstrate actions, and convey information dynamically. Animations make complex topics easier to understand and can capture the "
"audience's attention effectively, making them a valuable component in educational, entertainment, and advertising contexts."),
("6. Define interactivity in the context of multimedia.",
"Interactivity in multimedia refers to the user’s ability to control and engage with the content. It allows users to navigate, "
"participate, and influence the outcome or flow of the content. Examples include clickable menus, quizzes, interactive videos, "
"and virtual reality experiences. Interactivity enhances user engagement and makes the multimedia experience more personalized."),
("7. What are the different types of multimedia applications?",
"Different types of multimedia applications include:\n"
"1. Educational Software: Used in e-learning and training.\n"
"2. Entertainment Media: Games, movies, and music streaming platforms.\n"
"3. Advertising: Digital marketing and interactive ads.\n"
"4. Business Presentations: Enhanced with animations and videos.\n"
"5. Virtual Reality: Immersive experiences for gaming and simulations.\n"
"6. Social Media: Platforms that integrate text, video, and audio for communication."),
("8. Explain the difference between linear and non-linear multimedia.",
"Linear multimedia progresses in a set sequence without any user interaction, similar to a movie or slideshow. The content is "
"consumed passively. Non-linear multimedia, on the other hand, allows user interaction, where users can control the sequence, "
"access various parts of the content, and interact with the media elements, such as in websites and interactive apps.")
]
Adding the Q&A pairs to the document
for question, answer in qa_pairs:
doc.add_heading(question, level=2)
doc.add_paragraph(answer)
Save the document
file_path = “/mnt/data/Multimedia_QA_Filename.docx”
doc.save(file_path)
Provide the path to the user
file_path
It takes several(4 to 5 ) hours to create a document on a certain topic or a questions.
Just give a correct prompt or blackmail it. I blackmailed it 
Like if you don’t give the download link I will start using other AIs and delete my account in GPT. *oops
hope this helps…
Beyond losing time - Why am I paying for a non-working environment?
Have a day long session running and now can’t download the damn zip file with the updated code. This is assinine and has been going on for way too long…
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Update: ChatGPT features like upload, browsing and search work again on different networks, but not at home. It’s not my device “laptop” as the same “laptop” works elsewhere. It’s repeatable, but very strange indeed.
Also when it does occur, if I upload a picture as part of the chat, then all features are restored.
Buggy as hell, but at least I have a workaround.
Having the same issue trying to download PDFs.
Keep getting this error message: “Unfortunately, the issue with generating the downloadable links persists. I recommend trying again later to see if the issue resolves.”
This started last week. I have tried prompting in the desktop App, chrome extension, and on the web – same issue.
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Same issue though there were no issues before. Any resolutions? We are paying for this.
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Same here, this has been happening since yesterday. I’m trying to create a Word document that’s half a page long.
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Me too. It’s been like this for two days. WTF?
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Same here, been trying for 3 days straight. All I get is an apology, followed by “i’m giving this my complete attention and will reupload the files and send them again in 15mins…”
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I have also been dealing with this for days. It created a link for me and I got busy and didn’t download it. Went to get it the next day and was told file expired and haven’t been able to generate a new one since. This is beyond frustrating for it to last this long