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

[R. Victor Klassen]

That would be command-click (i.e. hold down the funny clover-leaf key next to the space bar, then click and drag it).

The Time Machine recommendation is a good one, but does require owning a separate, external hard drive - either as an AirPort base station, or cabled to your machine.

If you have the required hardware, the interface for Time Machine is really cool.

On 2013-02-27, at 11:33 AM, Derek Atkins wrote:

> 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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