Copying a file on a Mac (was Re: Fwd: gnucash)

[Derek Atkins]

Hi Rachel,

Rachel <rachelgoodpeople at aol.com> writes:

> I am sorry that I'm very new to computers.
> So when I open gnucash and go to accounts I have all my info there.

That's good.  That means the file exists ;)

> I want to just copy that info to a thumb drive.
> I can see what I want under the gnucash file as documents.gnucash, but I don't
> know how to copy that.

You should be able to drag-and-drop the file from your folder to the
thumb drive.  You may need to hold down the control key to make it copy
instead of move -- I believe you'll see a + over the icon, or something
like that.  I don't have a Mac so I can't tell you exactly what you
need.  I'm sure someone else will speak up quickly, as there are plenty
of Mac users on the list.  I've changed the subject to try to garner
their attention.

> Thank you.

Good Luck!

-derek

> On 2/27/13 10:14 AM, Derek Atkins wrote:
>
>     Hi,
>     
>     Rachel <rachelgoodpeople at aol.com> writes:
>
>         Hi, I am new to all this and wondering how to save my gnucash file somewhere
>         safe in case my computer crashes.
>         Should I put it on a thumb drive?
>         
>     Sure, although why not back up your whole computer?  The Mac has a
>     system called "Time Machine" which can do that.  Or there are many other
>     backup techniques you can use.  Or you can just back up the data file.
>     Your choice.
>
>         How would I do this?
>         
>     You would do it the same way you would back up a spreadsheet or text
>     document.  Just copy the file over.  (Make sure you copy it, not "move"
>     it).
>
>         I see the file under file on gnucash, but don't see it on my computer.
>         I have a mac.
>         
>     If GnuCash is reading it then it's on your computer, somewhere.  It's
>     wherever you saved it.  Unfortunately I cannot tell you where you saved
>     it.  If you cannot remember where you saved it, then search your
>     computer for it.  It's there.  Then you can copy it.
>
>         Please advise. Thank you.
>         Rachel
>         
>     Good Luck,
>     
>     -derek
>
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