I just started using Obsidian yesterday for my writing, and I’ve been using the plugin Storyline. I added all my characters and locations but every half hour or so they disappear. I’ve restored them a couple times and it just keeps happening right in front of me. Their files go completely missing from their folders, but their visual groups remain. Can someone help please?
That can happen when an anti-virus program quarantines the files. Windows Defender can be especially aggressive about it. I don’t know what kind of files Storyline creates, but check whether your anti-virus is “protecting” you from them.
It can also happen when a cloud storage or syncing service puts your files in their cloud and removes the files from your device. If that’s what’s going on, then:
- Here’s how to tell popular sync services to keep the files on your device: Sync your notes across devices - Obsidian Help.
- Or move your vault out of the synced location: Move your vault out of your third-party syncing service or cloud storage. That links to the Obsidian Sync section, but the information is applicable even without Obsidian Sync.