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Title: Copied files, views missing
Post by: gt93grad on August 09, 2011, 09:58:35 pm

I had to copy my files to a new computer, and I reimported the MP3 files.  I use the portable option.  But now my views are gone, even though I copied the exact same files back.  Where are they? How can I get them back?

Title: Re: Copied files, views missing
Post by: gt93grad on August 11, 2011, 12:58:51 pm

Anyone?  Any thoughts?

Title: Re: Copied files, views missing
Post by: MrC on August 11, 2011, 01:04:22 pm

The views are stored in the library.  Did you import only the mp3 files, or the library via File > Library > Import ?

Title: Re: Copied files, views missing
Post by: JimH on August 11, 2011, 01:04:44 pm

What version of MC are you using?

In MC15 and 16, you can backup a library from one machine and restore it (with settings) to another.  The wiki has an article on "Moving Files" that would explain more.

Why a portable install?

Title: Re: Copied files, views missing
Post by: gt93grad on August 11, 2011, 01:40:37 pm

I imported using File/Library/Import.  I used an external drive so that I can move the drive around, take it on vacation, etc.  If my laptop crashes, I still have MC and  my files.  So, how can I get those views back without having to recreate all of them?

Title: Re: Copied files, views missing
Post by: JimH on August 11, 2011, 01:58:34 pm

Backup from one that is working.  Restore in the new location.

Title: Re: Copied files, views missing
Post by: gt93grad on August 11, 2011, 04:07:45 pm

Yeah, I did.  Before I any changes, I copied the working entire MediaCenter directory to a backup drive.  After my changes, I copied it back, but the views still aren't there.