gnucash file could not be found

[David T.]

Mike,

GnuCash automatically attempts to open the last file you used, even if that file is no longer where GnuCash thinks it is. Moreover, on Macs, GnuCash tries to open that last file *even if you double click on another GnuCash file from Finder.* The workaround is that you use File-> Open to access the correct file, and GnuCash will go there in the future.

However, you say you’ve tried File->Open without success, so, I am at a loss. Is there a problem with the network drive? Or perhaps someone else has a suggestion?

David


> On Dec 7, 2017, at 8:34 PM, Mike_Turner <mike at jam-eton.co.uk> wrote:
> 
> My working gnucash file is kept on a networked HD. I was visiting my
> accountant and so copied the folder to my laptop. I opened the file to check
> I could see it. I later deleted the folder, no changes were made, but now
> when I try and open gnucash it is looking for the file on the laptop NOT the
> file on the HD. All the files are still there in their original format but
> the gnucash app is looking in the wrong place. Is there a way to redirect it
> to the correct location?
> 
> I have tried opening the file from within gnucash and using the desktop
> file/open... facility but it always comes up with a message saying the
> laptop file could not be found.
> 
> I haven't tried copying the files to the laptop again as I don't want to
> create any further problems.
> 
> Working on a Mac OS10.13.1, Gnucash 2.6.18.
> 
> Any help gratefully accepted. Currently all accounts are inaccessible.
> 
> Mike
> 
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> 
> 
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