Re: Copying files

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In Reply to: Re: Copying files posted by Mark on December 19, 1999 at 19:16:19:

: : : : 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
: : :
: : :

: : Mark - I am using version 4 on both machines and I cannot open any investment files on the laptop - Thanks - Mike F.

: What happens when you use "File/Open Investment(s)..." to open one of your
: investments? Any error messages?

: Thanks,
: Mark

Mark - I can't open any investments because none are listed when I select "File/Open Investment(s)..." Thanks - Mike F.

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• Re: Copying files Mark 17:37:12 12/22/99 (0)