Re: Copying files

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In Reply to: Re: Copying files posted by Mike on December 22, 1999 at 16:16:55:

: : : : : 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.

Mike,
When you do "File/Open Investment(s)..." you may have to change directories
to where you have copied your investment files. You can do this from the
Open Investments... dialog by clicking on the combo box next to "Look In".

Thanks,
Mark
--
Mark Beiley

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

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