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Dave: /* The Symbolic Link Trick */

2024-12-30T16:42:19Z

The Symbolic Link Trick

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	# if the symlink is still at destination location (ie: it copied rather than moved), you can delete it		# if the symlink is still at destination location (ie: it copied rather than moved), you can delete it
	# run kJams, open your "Activity" window, wait for any tasks to finish		# run kJams, open your "Activity" window, wait for any tasks to finish
	# do '''Save Database Verified''' -- this will update all the paths in the Library database to point to the new location		# do '''Save Database Verified''' (File menu)-- this will update all the paths in the Library database to point to the new location
	# you may now delete the new symlink from the source location		# you may now delete the new symlink from the source location

Dave: /* The Symbolic Link Trick */

2024-12-30T16:41:59Z

The Symbolic Link Trick

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	# if the symlink is still at destination location (ie: it copied rather than moved), you can delete it		# if the symlink is still at destination location (ie: it copied rather than moved), you can delete it
	# run kJams, open your "Activity" window, wait for any tasks to finish		# run kJams, open your "Activity" window, wait for any tasks to finish
	# do ~~a Forced~~ Save ~~(Mac: ⌘⇧⌥-S, Windows: Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S)~~ -- this will update all the paths in the Library database to point to the new location		# do '''Save Database Verified''' -- this will update all the paths in the Library database to point to the new location
	# you may now delete the new symlink from the source location		# you may now delete the new symlink from the source location

Dave: /* Preferences */

2019-07-17T18:52:17Z

Preferences

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	# drag that alias / shortcut back to the "Preferences" folder		# drag that alias / shortcut back to the "Preferences" folder
	# in the preferences folder, rename the alias to just "kJams", so that it does NOT have the word "alias" or "shortcut" at the end. BE VERY CAREFUL that you remove the extra space at the end. eg: when you start it will be "kJams_Preferences_alias", note i made the spaces look like an underbars to make them clear. you must NOT rename it to "kJams_", that will not work. Be sure to get rid of the space too!		# in the preferences folder, rename the alias to just "kJams", so that it does NOT have the word "alias" or "shortcut" at the end. BE VERY CAREFUL that you remove the extra space at the end. eg: when you start it will be "kJams_Preferences_alias", note i made the spaces look like an underbars to make them clear. you must NOT rename it to "kJams_", that will not work. Be sure to get rid of the space too!
			# on all the machines you plan to use these preferences on, do the previous 2 steps
	# delete the alias shortcut from the kJams folder		# delete the alias shortcut from the kJams folder

	all set! when you run, kJams will now use the preferences on the external drive. If when you run it seems your preferences have been reset to default, and kJams is in tryout mode, then you probably named the alias wrong, so check that again.		all set! when you run, kJams will now use the preferences on the external drive. If when you run it seems your preferences have been reset to default, and kJams is in tryout mode, then you probably named the alias wrong, so check that again.

Dave: /* Preferences */

2019-05-21T22:00:22Z

Preferences

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	# select the "kJams" folder that is inside the "kJams" folder on the external drive		# select the "kJams" folder that is inside the "kJams" folder on the external drive
	# rename it to be "kJams Preferences" (so it's obvious what it is)		# rename it to be "kJams Preferences" (so it's obvious what it is)
	# go to the File menu and pick "Make Alias" (Mac) or "Create Shortcut" (Windows)		# go to the File menu and pick "[https://etc.usf.edu/techease/mac/files-sharing/what-is-an-alias-and-how-do-i-create-one/ Make Alias]" (Mac) or "Create Shortcut" (Windows)
	# drag that alias / shortcut back to the "Preferences" folder		# drag that alias / shortcut back to the "Preferences" folder
	# in the preferences folder, rename the alias to just "kJams", so that it does NOT have the word "alias" or "shortcut" at the end. BE VERY CAREFUL that you remove the extra space at the end. eg: when you start it will be "kJams_Preferences_alias", note i made the spaces look like an underbars to make them clear. you must NOT rename it to "kJams_", that will not work. Be sure to get rid of the space too!		# in the preferences folder, rename the alias to just "kJams", so that it does NOT have the word "alias" or "shortcut" at the end. BE VERY CAREFUL that you remove the extra space at the end. eg: when you start it will be "kJams_Preferences_alias", note i made the spaces look like an underbars to make them clear. you must NOT rename it to "kJams_", that will not work. Be sure to get rid of the space too!

Dave: /* Music Plus All Library Settings */

2019-05-21T22:00:03Z

Music Plus All Library Settings

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	# now delete the original the "kJams" folder from the internal drive (the one from step 2), and EMPTY THE TRASH (this is important!)		# now delete the original the "kJams" folder from the internal drive (the one from step 2), and EMPTY THE TRASH (this is important!)
	# On the external volume, select the newly copied "kJams" folder		# On the external volume, select the newly copied "kJams" folder
	# in the File menu, pick "Make Alias" (Mac) or "Create Shortcut" (Windows)		# in the File menu, pick "[https://etc.usf.edu/techease/mac/files-sharing/what-is-an-alias-and-how-do-i-create-one/ Make Alias]" (Mac) or "Create Shortcut" (Windows)
	# Drag (copy, not move) that alias/shortcut back into your [[~\|<User Folder>/]]Music/ folder, where the original "kJams" folder used to be		# Drag (copy, not move) that alias/shortcut back into your [[~\|<User Folder>/]]Music/ folder, where the original "kJams" folder used to be
	# Rename the alias/shortcut so it just says "kJams" (removing the rest, be sure to remove the SPACE after the word "kJams")		# Rename the alias/shortcut so it just says "kJams" (removing the rest, be sure to remove the SPACE after the word "kJams")

Dave: /* The Symbolic Link Trick */

2019-05-21T21:59:35Z

The Symbolic Link Trick

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	=The Symbolic Link Trick=		=The Symbolic Link Trick=
	This now works on both Mac and Windows! Use this trick if you need to tell kJams where you have moved your files. You basically create a link from where they were (where kJams thinks they are) to where they actually are now (where you want kJams to find them).		This now works on both Mac and Windows! Use this trick if you need to tell kJams where you have moved your files. You basically [https://etc.usf.edu/techease/mac/files-sharing/what-is-an-alias-and-how-do-i-create-one/ create a link] from where they were (where kJams thinks they are) to where they actually are now (where you want kJams to find them).

	# Quit kJams		# Quit kJams

Dave: /* The Symbolic Link Trick */

2015-09-15T18:54:25Z

The Symbolic Link Trick

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	# Quit kJams		# Quit kJams
	# if you haven't moved ~~them~~ yet:		# if you haven't moved your folder yet:
	## drag and drop the folder from the source location to the destination location		## drag and drop the folder from the source location to the destination location
	## delete the folder from the source location (if you wish to keep the original folder/files, e.g. if you are transferring from an external to an internal, and want to keep the external for a backup, move all source files/folders to another location, such as hiding them in another folder)		## delete the folder from the source location (if you wish to keep the original folder/files, e.g. if you are transferring from an external to an internal, and want to keep the external for a backup, move all source files/folders to another location, such as hiding them in another folder)
	## on Mac: empty the trash. <-- critical step! if you don't do this, you'll be in for another headache		## on Mac: empty the trash. <-- critical step! if you don't do this, you'll be in for another headache
	# select the folder ~~where the files are~~ at the destination (new) location		# select the folder at the destination (new) location
	# go to the File menu and pick: on Mac: "Make Alias"; on Windows: "Create Shortcut"		# go to the File menu and pick: on Mac: "Make Alias"; on Windows: "Create Shortcut". This creates a symbolic link (symlink) next to the original folder.
	# drag it to the source (original) location		# drag the symlink to the source (original) location
	# rename it to remove the " alias" or " - Shortcut", so that is has the EXACT same name as before. That way it seems that the files appear to be in the source location, at the same path. Be CAREFUL to remove the trailing SPACE!!! <-- critical step		# rename it to remove the " alias" or " - Shortcut", so that is has the EXACT same name as before. That way it seems that the files appear to be in the source location, at the same path. Be CAREFUL to remove the trailing SPACE!!! <-- critical step
	# if the ~~alias / shortcut~~ is still ~~there next to the dest~~ location ~~folder~~, you can delete it		# if the symlink is still at destination location (ie: it copied rather than moved), you can delete it
	# run kJams, open your "Activity" window, wait for any tasks to finish		# run kJams, open your "Activity" window, wait for any tasks to finish
	# do a Forced Save (Mac: ⌘⇧⌥-S, Windows: Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S) -- this will update all the paths in the DB to the new location		# do a Forced Save (Mac: ⌘⇧⌥-S, Windows: Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S) -- this will update all the paths in the Library database to point to the new location
	# you may now delete the new ~~alias / shortcut~~		# you may now delete the new symlink from the source location

Dave: /* Music Plus All Library Settings */

2015-04-13T20:39:24Z

Music Plus All Library Settings

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	# In the Finder, go to [[~\|<User Folder>/]]Music/, and inside there, you'll find the "kJams" sub-folder		# In the Finder, go to [[~\|<User Folder>/]]Music/, and inside there, you'll find the "kJams" sub-folder
	# Drag the "kJams" folder to your external volume, wait till it's done		# Drag the "kJams" folder to your external volume, wait till it's done
	# now delete the original the "kJams" folder from the internal drive (the one from step 2)		# now delete the original the "kJams" folder from the internal drive (the one from step 2), and EMPTY THE TRASH (this is important!)
	# On the external volume, select the newly copied "kJams" folder		# On the external volume, select the newly copied "kJams" folder
	# in the File menu, pick "Make Alias" (Mac) or "Create Shortcut" (Windows)		# in the File menu, pick "Make Alias" (Mac) or "Create Shortcut" (Windows)

Dave: /* Music Plus All Library Settings */

2015-04-13T20:36:22Z

Music Plus All Library Settings

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	# Run kJams at least once, then quit		# Run kJams at least once, then quit
	# In the Finder, go to [[~\|<User Folder>/]]Music/, and inside there, you'll find the "kJams" sub-folder		# In the Finder, go to [[~\|<User Folder>/]]Music/, and inside there, you'll find the "kJams" sub-folder
	# Drag the "kJams" folder to your external volume, wait till it's done~~, then~~ delete the original.		# Drag the "kJams" folder to your external volume, wait till it's done
			# now delete the original the "kJams" folder from the internal drive (the one from step 2)
	# On the external volume, select the newly copied "kJams" folder		# On the external volume, select the newly copied "kJams" folder
	# in the File menu, pick "Make Alias" (Mac) or "Create Shortcut" (Windows)		# in the File menu, pick "Make Alias" (Mac) or "Create Shortcut" (Windows)

Dave: /* Preferences */

2014-12-12T07:10:49Z

Preferences

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	# drag that "kJams" preferences folder INSIDE the "kJams" folder on your external drive		# drag that "kJams" preferences folder INSIDE the "kJams" folder on your external drive
	# delete the "kJams" folder from the Preferences folder you just drug it from		# delete the "kJams" folder from the Preferences folder you just drug it from
	# The Preferences folder should now NOT have a "kJams" folder in it, and the external drive should now have the folder "kJams" with another folder called "kJams" inside it. I know that's a little weird, we'll fix that in a second		# The original Preferences folder should now NOT have a "kJams" folder in it, and the external drive should now have the folder "kJams" with another folder called "kJams" inside it. I know that's a little weird, we'll fix that in a second
	# select the "kJams" folder that is inside the "kJams" folder on the external drive		# select the "kJams" folder that is inside the "kJams" folder on the external drive
	# ~~create an alias / shortcut of that folder~~		# rename it to be "kJams Preferences" (so it's obvious what it is)
			# go to the File menu and pick "Make Alias" (Mac) or "Create Shortcut" (Windows)
	# drag that alias / shortcut back to the "Preferences" folder		# drag that alias / shortcut back to the "Preferences" folder
	# in the preferences folder, rename the alias so that it does NOT have the word "alias" or "shortcut" at the end. BE VERY CAREFUL that you remove the extra space at the end. eg: when you start it will be "~~kJams_alias~~", note i made the ~~space~~ look like an ~~underbar~~ to make it clear. you must NOT rename it to "kJams_", that will not work. Be sure to get rid of the space too!		# in the preferences folder, rename the alias to just "kJams", so that it does NOT have the word "alias" or "shortcut" at the end. BE VERY CAREFUL that you remove the extra space at the end. eg: when you start it will be "kJams_Preferences_alias", note i made the spaces look like an underbars to make them clear. you must NOT rename it to "kJams_", that will not work. Be sure to get rid of the space too!
	# delete the alias shortcut from the kJams folder		# delete the alias shortcut from the kJams folder