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• Creating a new iTunes merged on external drive library

  I'm currently using 10.4.11 and iTunes 9.2.1 - I got lots and lots of problems with iTunes and libraries corrupt and have got to the point where I did all my playlists and so on are lost.

  I'm done with all my music files shared between two folders - there are duplicates between these records, but as far as I know, nothing is actually missing. As I don't have enough space on the hard drive of the current computer to consolidate those two files, I have them have copied onto an external hard drive - now I want to consolidate the library on the external hard drive in order to pass all the music to a new version of iTunes on my new iMac.

  Can someone tell me how can I do? I guess I need to move the iTunes application itself on the external drive to consolidate the two music files here - it is a simple process, and it will work?

  First of all, you must certainly not move the application iTunes itself.  Secondly, as you said you copied your separate music files on the external hard drive you should still have them in their location of origin - otherwise, you should copy them back again before proceeding and make sure you can always play your music in iTunes.  The function of the iTunes "Consolidate library" is to copy the media files from their current locations to another of your choice, and update the iTunes database so that all references to the location of your media files are correctly updated.

  The correct procedure to follow is:

  1. External hard disk, create a folder called "iTunes", then in this folder, create one called "iTunes Media.
  2. In iTunes, select iTunes > Preferences > advanced, and then change the setting for the iTunes Media folder iTunes/iTunes Media on your external drive
  3. Now select file > library > organize a library..., check the files to consolidate and, if not grayed, the reorganize files.. box
  4. Click OK - iTunes won't copy each multimedia file that is located in a valid entry in your database for iTunes to the hierarchy of standard folder in iTunes/iTunes Media external hard disk
  5. Once this process is complete, check that your music plays again - when you have verified the results, you can then delete the original files that iTunes has just copied your media since.

  This will produce a working library with all media on the external hard drive, as you have described.  However, at this point, you have a shared library with the database of iTunes and other data to support on a single disc and your media on another.  Manipulation of backups, migrating to a new computer, replication to other computers, etc., works best if you have the complete library on the external hard drive - see tips to the user of turingtest2 on do a split cell library for more information.

• playlists iTunes 12 lost when creating new library in Windows 10

  I'm working with two iTunes 12 libraries in Windows 10. One is mine, the other, I want to create, is my wife. When I try to build his library and return to mine, I lose my original library reading lists, so I keep having to restore my library.xml file. I think I follow the instructions carefully on the creation and by selecting a library, but I'm apparently something wrong. DETAILED instructions are available on how to create and switch between libraries both iTunes and two sets of playlists?

  Hello artm124,

  Create a new, discreet iTunes Library need only open iTunes with the SHIFT key, and clicking 'create the library... '. "When you are prompted. Once you have created a new library, you can switch back to your library (complete with playlists and other metadata) to leave iTunes and once again open it with the SHIFT key.

  Windows

  1. If iTunes is running, quit iTunes.
  2. Hold down the SHIFT key. Then, in the start menu, choose all programs > iTunes > iTunes.
  3. You will see a message that says choose iTunes library. Depending on what you want to do, choose library to choose or create.
     

  If you do not see the message, try again. Remember to hold down the Option key if you use a Mac or the SHIFT key if you are using Windows.

  Open a different iTunes library file or create a
  https://support.Apple.com/en-us/HT201596

  If you are concerned about the potential loss of your playlists and other metadata stored by iTunes, make sure you have a backup of the iTunes Library.itl file which is inside your iTunes Library (which can be as simple as the copy of the file on the desktop).

  The iTunes Library.itl file is a database of songs in your library and playlists that you created. Some specific song data is saved in this file.

  On the iTunes library files
  https://support.Apple.com/en-us/HT201610

  Please note that if your iTunes content is stored in your iTunes library, it can help to make sure everything is where it should be. The article below the link provides a wealth of information to check and touching your iTunes library is there and it should be shaped.

  Search and organize your iTunes media files
  https://support.Apple.com/en-us/HT204668

  I hope this helps!

• What happens when the photo of system library is on an external drive and then the system creates a library of Photos? How do merge you them?

  What happens when the photo of system library is on an external drive and then the system creates a library of Photos? How do merge you them?

  Your library system can be on an external drive, if the drive is Mac OS extended (journaled) format and mounted on-site.

  But you must be careful, your external drive is always connected and available before the Photos and to import new photos.

  If Photos opens a different library, news, you can switch to the library on your external drive by double clicking on an external library. You can have several libraries, no problem.

  But pictures don't have any tools to merge libraries. You can switch between libraries, then open them alternately.  To merge two libraries export the photos of the smallest library and import the photos exported in the largest library.

  Or use third-party "PowerPhotos" to move photos between libraries.  But the merger is not supported in the free trial version. You must purchase the full version. You can download it here: Fat Cat Software

• Symbolic link to ~/Library/iTunes

  I spend my time between a MacBook and Mac mini, to take into account what I moved my iTunes and other data on an external drive. For iTunes, I already moved ~/Music/iTunes (using the option key to select the new location) and ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup (using a symlink to point to the external location). Today, I noticed that iTunes downloaded a update of iOS who suffered from my iPad, probably because I've updated on the other Mac.

  Is there a downside to moving and creating a symbolic link to ~/Library/iTunes (where the iOS updates are stored)? Are there other iTunes directories that would be more beneficial to have on the external hard drive so that they would move between Macs?

  It's something that I copied a response to other questions, so I'll let you decide what is relevant.

  -Music files Apple cache: http://dougscripts.com/itunes/2015/09/new-flush-apple-music-cache-files/ - ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.iTunes/SubscriptionPlayCache/ file, which is a bit like a "iTunes Media" folder for music from Apple

  -device iOS, various preferences files backups: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3285925

• ICloud automatically and periodically backup my documents, library iTunes and iPhoto library in the cloud?

  ICloud automatically and periodically backup my documents, library iTunes and iPhoto library in the cloud?  If so, how?  Do I need to do it manually, or is this automatic, like Mozy?

  You mention iPhoto, which means that you may have about the backup of a Mac. iCloud does not back up your Mac, you must use Time Machine (or other backup software) and an external hard drive.

• iTunes error: the library iTune .itl file is locked. On a locked disk or you do not write to this file permission

  Original title: iTunes

  I have just updated from XP to 7. I downloaded Windows Easy Transfer, but it wouldn't work if I copied all my files on my external drive myself.

  Once Windows 7 had loaded, I started to transfer them to my computer.

  I tried just down load iTunes 10.1.1 from the internet, and everything seemed to go ok.

  But iTunes is not working and I get the following message "the library iTune .itl file is locked. "On a locked disk or youdo not write permissionfor this file."

  I saw this message on iTunes support and it is said that the 'My music' folder is located in the default location in Windows XP.

  Does that mean I lost my music and what should I do to be able to access/download the iTunes player.

  I have songs on different drives so I have quite lost music. I am simply unable to play my iTunes library because I can't access the drive.

  Thank you.

  P.s. I'm not very good with computers.

  Hello
   
  
  Change the permissions on the folder / my music/itunes (and all subfolders and files) so that it is not "read-only".
  Here's how:
  a. by doing a right click on the name of the iTunes folder, and then select Properties.
  b. you will see the read-only check box. Make sure it is disabled.
   
  Topic: The iTunes Library.itl file is locked
  http://discussions.Apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2678797&TSTART=0
   
  Topic: iTunes Library.itl file is locked on a locked disk or no write permission
  http://discussions.Apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2051801
   
  Topic: iTunes Library.itl file is locked?
  http://discussions.Apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1578017
   
  I hope this helps.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Shekhar S - Microsoft technical support.

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• able to backup my library itunes to a SanDisk

  Could backup my library itunes to a SanDisk

  Yes, if it has sufficient free space to contain the library.

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• How to migrate pictures from iPhoto Library on external drive to the Photos?

  I deleted my computer today and try to import photos from a backup Time Machine, in Photos. I find the iPhoto library and clicked on "View the contents of the package" to reveal a bunch of files. I'm currently moving the entire iPhoto library on my desk, but it's more than 100 GB in size, so I was wondering if there is a more direct method? (All photos are stored in the folder 'Masters'? Could import from there?)

  Please if someone could help me with this I would be very happy! Sorry for the ambiguity in my formulation of the question and happy New Year! Thank you in advance.

  To migrate the iPhoto Library from a backup Time Machine pictures use Time Machine to restore the iPhoto library to a folder on your Mac. Then drag the library restored on the Photos icon in the Dock to open the iPhoto library. Photos will create a library of Photos transferred from the iPhoto library with all your changes, titles, captions, keywords, assigned albums. If you try to import the folder of masters you will only import the photos, but lose the structure of the library and all your work that you did in iPhoto.

• My library Itunes said that "the original file is not found.

  My library Itunes said that "the original file is not found. When I go to find the song on my computer, I have only 2/7 songs for this album. It's like the majority of the music on my laptop wiped himself? Someone help?

  Hello Rebecca,

  Problems of location of all the other files on your computer?
  You are able to locate your music files in your music library?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/libraries

• Create a library in Blackberry JDE

  Learn more and more :-)

  I want to create a library for a couple of functions.  I can what I have to specify 'Library' in the definitions of the project

  Several output files are created. To use the library, I guess I should do an import in the class where I want to use

  the functions. What file?

  Anything else I should do?

  Hi ingvar_e,

  What do you mean by import all projects does not work?

  If you have a common project, the classes you want to reuse in 3 different projects, then to make joint project as project of library is the best solution, I know. What confuses you with this concept.

  If you have a JAR file, then take a look at this article to compile library:

  http://www.BlackBerry.com/knowledgecenterpublic/livelink.exe/fetch/2000/348583/800901/How_To_-_Compi...

• How can I create a library item in the latest version of dreamweaver CC?

  How can I create a library item in the latest version of dreamweaver CC? I want to save my Start menu and my right foot of author as part of the library but can not find a way to do it.

  Switch to the design view or Code view, and drag the selection to the active panel library category.

• Create/class library with graphics drawn in flash

  Hello

  I'm new to the forum and I use flash for a short time...

  
  

  I would like to create a library that contains the objects designed in flash and classes that manage.

  An example: the use of flash I want to create a user profile box. This box contains a circle (profile picture) and a label (username).

  After that I would create an ActionScript class to insert the image in the circle and the name on the label. In the end, I have a class that manages user profile area.

  After I would use this class in another flash project.

  I hope that I was clear...

  How can I do?
  

  
  

  Thanks to all those who wish to respond.

  Create a new movieclip and draw your graphic elements on the stage of this movieclip.  assign to each object you want to control with actionscript, an instance name.

  assign this movieclip a class (for example, by double clicking in the column link from the library panel adjacent to the movieclip symbol).  Right-click as movieclip and click on Edit class.  create the code required by your class.

  You can use this movieclip and class to any other project pro flash by dragging the movieclip symbol in the library of the other project and moving the class file to the new project class path.

• "After effects WARNING: cannot create file library/preferences/Adobe/After Effects/13.2/dummy. ???

  The error message I recibed. Please help me

  After effects WARNING: cannot create file library/preferences/Adobe/After Effects/13.2/dummy

  fix the permissions problem that prevents starting applications Adobe | After the effects of interest area

• Get the ID of a dynamically created symbol library, inside another symbol.

  Hello world

  I'm trying to get the id of a dynamic created symbol library.

  When you dynamically create the symbol directly on the stage (or the level of the composition), there is no problem.

  But I can not function when you create the symbol inside another symbol.

  A few examples using 'getChildSymbols()' and 'aSymbolInstances '.

  // USING "getChildSymbols()" /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

  ON THE STAGE

  var m_item = sym.createChildSymbol ("m_item", "Stage");

  var symbolChildren = sym.getChildSymbols ();

  console.log (symbolChildren [0] .getSymbolElement () .attr ('id')); / / ok eid_1391853893203

  / / Inside a SYMBOL OTHER

  var m_item = sym.createChildSymbol ("m_item", sym.getSymbol("holder").getSymbolElement ());

  var symbolChildren = sym.getSymbol("holder").getChildSymbols (); / / I use this maybe wrong?

  console.log (symbolChildren.Length) / / returns 0 if can't ID is

  ' USE 'aSymbolInstances "".

  ON THE STAGE

  var m_item = sym.createChildSymbol ("m_item", "Stage");

  console.log(sym.aSymbolInstances[0]); / / ok (I guess) x.fn.x.init [1] 0: #eid_1391854141436 div

  / / Inside a SYMBOL OTHER

  var m_item = sym.createChildSymbol ("m_item", sym.getSymbol("holder").getSymbolElement ());

  console.log (sym.getSymbol("holder").aSymbolInstances [0]); / / Error Javascript in the event handler. Type of event = element

  In this post http://forums.Adobe.com/message/5691824 is written: "mySym.aSymbolInstances will give you a table containing all the 'names' when you create symbols"

  Would be - this only works on the scene / composition level only and not inside a symbol?

  The following methods to obtain the same are indeed possible, but I do not simply want to use them in this case:

  (1) storing a reference to the symbol created in a table and call it later by index.

  (2) giving the elements an ID manually on the creation and use of document.getElementById () thereafter.

  I can't believe that this is not possible. I am probably missing something here.

  Forgive me that I am a newbie using Adobe Edge!
  I really hope that someone can help me here.

  Anyway, thnx in advance people!

  Kind regards

  Lester.

  OK, I solved my problem by using the (simple) code below.
  I guess that 'getChildSymbols()' and 'aSymbolInstances' only works on stage / level of the composition.

  Just thought I'd share this to everyone. Peace!

  var m_item = sym.createChildSymbol ("m_item", sym.getSymbol("holder").getSymbolElement ());

  $.each (sym.$("holder").children (), function (index, obj) {}

  Console.log ($(sym.$("holder").) ([Index] Children()) .attr ('id'));

  });