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What do these options mean, especially '' |
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Automatically removes any files from the database that it finds missing on disk. Be very careful with this setting if any of your disks are removable or network. If the disk is disconnected, that counts as "missing" and the files will be removed. |
Automatically removes any files from the database that it finds missing on disk. Be very careful with this setting if any of your disks are removable or network. If the disk is disconnected, that counts as "missing" and the files will be removed. |
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Same as #2, except for that files living on a network (or removable) disk are left alone. This is useful in case the server goes down (or you trip over and unplug your network or USB cord). Otherwise, MC12 would happily delete your library. This is MC12's default setting. |
Same as #2, except for that files living on a network (or removable) disk are left alone. This is useful in case the server goes down (or you trip over and unplug your network or USB cord). Otherwise, MC12 would happily delete your library. MC will check to see if the network drive folder can be reached. If it exists and the file is not there, then that file will be removed from the library. This is MC12's default setting. |
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It's a "network file" if:<br> |
It's a "network file" if:<br> |
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2) Windows reports the drive as anything other than "Fixed" |
2) Windows reports the drive as anything other than "Fixed" |
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[http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=37344.msg254799#msg254799 Thanks to glynor] for this clear explanation. |
[http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=37344.msg254799#msg254799 Thanks to glynor] for this clear explanation.<br> |
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[http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=38651.msg263037#msg263037 Later change] that changed "leave network files" to "protect network files". |
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[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]] |
[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]] |
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Revision as of 18:22, 1 February 2007
In the options under the Library & Folders settings for Auto-Import Folders, there is an option for Fix broken links. There are three options:
- No
- Yes
- Yes (protect network files)
What do these options mean, especially protect network files?
1. No:
Doesn't automatically remove anything.
2. Yes:
Automatically removes any files from the database that it finds missing on disk. Be very careful with this setting if any of your disks are removable or network. If the disk is disconnected, that counts as "missing" and the files will be removed.
3. Yes (protect network files):
Same as #2, except for that files living on a network (or removable) disk are left alone. This is useful in case the server goes down (or you trip over and unplug your network or USB cord). Otherwise, MC12 would happily delete your library. MC will check to see if the network drive folder can be reached. If it exists and the file is not there, then that file will be removed from the library. This is MC12's default setting.
It's a "network file" if:
1) The filename begins with \\
or
2) Windows reports the drive as anything other than "Fixed"
Thanks to glynor for this clear explanation.
Later change that changed "leave network files" to "protect network files".