# Toolpath files not recognized by network or USB
**URL:** https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/toolpath-files-not-recognized-by-network-or-usb/27603
**Category:** Troubleshooting (X35/X50)
**Created:** [June 23, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/toolpath-files-not-recognized-by-network-or-usb/27603 "2024-06-23T21:23:30Z")
**Posts on this page:** 5
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### Author:  [@mikes](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/mikes)
#### Post date: [June 23, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/toolpath-files-not-recognized-by-network-or-usb/27603/1 "2024-06-23T21:23:30Z")
I have my Onefinity Forman Pro controller connected to my WIFI network and am trying to load ngc files, but they are not recognized by the CNC. When I navigate to the location that has the files, the controller shows a blank directory.
My steps:
1. Created a flattening toolpath in Carveco Maker (first job on this machine, flattening my spoil board)
2. Clicked the “Save Toolpaths” button
3. Selected “Onefinity - BB (inch) (\*.ngc)” for the machine file format (I’ve tried metric as well, and have also creating the file using the Elite option - same behavior)
4. Gave the file a name of “flatten”
5. Selected a folder on my desktop called “CNC”
6. Clicked the “Save” button
7. Confirmed the “flatten.ngc” file exists in “C:\Users,my\_user\Desktop\CNC”
8. Opened a browser and navigated to the IP address of the CNC controller
9. Clicked the upload/open button
10. Navigated to “C:\Users\mikes\Desktop\CNC”
11. The folder appears to be empty
I’ve also tried the process using multiple USB drives of different brands and sizes, as well as have followed the troubleshooting steps located here:
> [@File Format For Loading Files onto a USB stick (Buildbotics)](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/file-format-for-loading-files-onto-a-usb-stick-buildbotics/1725):
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> This only applies to the buildbotics controller. If your going to use a usb stick to load your gcode files, make sure your usb stick is either partitioned in the NTSF or FAT32 format. Using any other file type may not show files on the controller. USB sticks must be 2.0. USB 3.0 sticks may not be detected. Some USB sticks larger than 32GB may not work with the raspberry pi. We recommend using a USB stick, 32gb or less. We do not recommend using an SSD. File names must not include the . (d…
The behavior is the same with a USB drive.
I’ve also tried \*.nc and \*.gcode extensions but haven’t had any luck getting files to show up in when searching for them from the controller.
I have also tried multiple local networks. Everything else works remotely, such as homing commands, jogging and power/rebooting.
I’m running version 1.4.0 firmware and checked for updates - this version appears to be the latest. I’ve power-cycled many, many times.
Anyone have any ideas I can try by chance?
Thank you,
Mike
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### Author:  [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)
#### Post date: [June 24, 2024, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/toolpath-files-not-recognized-by-network-or-usb/27603/2 "2024-06-24T00:20:20Z")
There are two buttons, one for upload folder, one for upload file. Which are you selecting?
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### Author:  [@mikes](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/mikes)
#### Post date: [June 24, 2024, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/toolpath-files-not-recognized-by-network-or-usb/27603/3 "2024-06-24T13:23:15Z")
I have tried both, but now that you mention it, folders aren’t showing up in the controllers file/folder upload dialog, either. For example, I put a few \*.ngc files in USB the root, as well as in a directory called “toolpaths”. When I select either upload file or folder buttons, and then open the thumb drive, I don’t see the files or the folder.
As a test, I tried to create a folder on the USB drive from the upload file dialog (the folder icon with the + on it) but got a permissions issue. I have some new USB drives on the way so I’ll give them a shot. I’ll also try troubleshooting my local network and the PC I’m using to connect to the controller. There might be a network or firewall setting that’s causing the issue. I’ll post an update as soon as I have one.
Thanks!
Mike
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### Author:  [@349iq2345](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/349iq2345)
#### Post date: [June 24, 2024, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/toolpath-files-not-recognized-by-network-or-usb/27603/4 "2024-06-24T13:34:23Z")
Hey Mike,
> [@New machine having trouble loading first program from flash drive](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/new-machine-having-trouble-loading-first-program-from-flash-drive/18670/2):
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> > [@Saving a tool path](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/saving-a-tool-path/17287/8):
> >
> > [exFAT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_Allocation_Table#exFAT) is the Filesystem found on practically every USB drive bigger than 32 GB nowadays.
>
> Support for modern [exFAT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_Allocation_Table#exFAT) is not installed¹ on the Onefinity Controller ☹
>
> > [@Saving a tool path](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/saving-a-tool-path/17287/8):
> >
> > If your flash drive is not recognized by Onefinity Controller, you have to reformat the flash drive using [NTFS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTFS) or [FAT32](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_Allocation_Table#FAT32) or [ext4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ext4) instead. 🙂
>
> 1. – would become available via [fuse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ExFAT#Adoption) on the older Raspberry Pi OS version found on Onefinity controller by doing ‘apt-get install fuse exfat-fuse exfat-utils’
If you click “upload” on the Onefinity User Interface in a web browser on a remote computer, you should get the usual “Open file…” dialog on your computer, which allows access to the entire filesystem of the remote computer.
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### Author:  [@349iq2345](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/349iq2345)
#### Post date: [June 24, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/toolpath-files-not-recognized-by-network-or-usb/27603/5 "2024-06-24T13:40:47Z")
> [@mikes](#):
>
> 1. Navigated to “C:\Users\mikes\Desktop\CNC”
> 2. The folder appears to be empty
In the “Open file…” dialog, maybe you have a small button on the right where you can select “All files”.
Welcome to the forum!