Re: Copying files

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In Reply to: Copying files posted by Mike on December 19, 1999 at 11:31:22:

: Hi Mark - I copied the contents of the my_data folder to my laptop. However, the copy of FM on the laptop does not recognize any of the files. I tried using the export command but kept getting a dialog box that said "Could not export file for fund x). The dialog box could not be cancelled or closed. Any idea what the problem is? Thanks - Mike F.

Sounds like you are using portfolios saved with versions of FM prior to
4.0, which stored the path to their investments. If you copy this
directory to your laptop, and it doesn't have the exact same full path,
the portfolio won't be able to find the investment files.

You should still be able to use "File/Open Investment(s)..." to open
the investments, and then re-set up your portfolios on your laptop.

This is more robust in 4.0 and later, as investment paths are stored
relative to the portfolio. This way, you can copy a whole directory with
your data, and move it anywhere, so portfolios can still find their investments.

Thanks,
Mark
--
Mark Beiley

Fund Manager for Windows 3.1x/95/98/NT

Replies:

• Re: Copying files Mike 17:09:13 12/19/99 (3)
  • Re: Copying files Mark 19:16:19 12/19/99 (2)
    • Re: Copying files Mike 16:16:55 12/22/99 (1)
      • Re: Copying files Mark 17:37:12 12/22/99 (0)