tag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:/discussions/problems/1383-cant-open-my-moneydance-documentInfinite Kind: Discussion 2018-10-18T13:56:09Ztag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/23028132010-07-19T20:46:53Z2010-07-19T20:46:53ZCan't open my Moneydance document<div><p>Hi Paul</p>
<p>Moneydance appends the date to the end of a file name when it
creates a backup file. The file "Moneydance 03-26-10.md-2010-07-19"
is the backup file made on 2010-07-19. You can open these backup
files manually in Moneydance by renaming them to remove the date at
the end. e.g. rename the file to "Moneydance 03-26-10.md". However
you should already have a file called "Moneydance 03-26-10.md"
somewhere that is likely newer than the backup file. I encourage
you to search for a file called "Moneydance 03-26-10.md" The date
in that file name must have been manually entered into the file
name when you first saved it.</p>
<p>Ben Spencer<br>
Moneydance Support</p></div>Ben Spencertag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/23028132010-07-19T21:56:24Z2010-07-19T21:56:27ZCan't open my Moneydance document<div><p>Same problem but on Win 7. I just downloaded the upgrade, when I
started the application, I am prompted to open an exiting file (or
create a new one) However none of my existing files are listed in
the directory where they do exist. It appears you need to go into
the directory and append a .md to the existing file, then associate
the file and then double click on it.<br>
I have been using the program for about a year. This is the second
time I have basic simple problem with an upgrade. Do any of the
developers test these with an existing file to make sure it is
seamless before an upgrade is issued?</p></div>Michael Radcliffetag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/23028132010-07-19T22:35:05Z2010-07-19T22:35:05ZCan't open my Moneydance document<div><p>Hey Ben,You've always been helpful and I thank you.</p>
<p>I am, however, confused. If the addition of the date invalidates
the<br>
backup, why does Moneydance name it like that? (Why bother if you
can't<br>
open it?)<br>
How do you re-name the file? How would you open an older file if
you wanted<br>
it?</p>
<p>Paul</p>
<p>===================================</p></div>Paul Evanstag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/23028132010-07-20T15:40:28Z2010-07-20T15:40:28ZCan't open my Moneydance document<div><p>Hi Paul</p>
<p>While possible It is not intended that Moneydance users manually
open their backup files. We intentionally rename the file such that
it cannot be opened to prevent users inadvertently opening an old
backup file instead on their current file and becoming alarmed at
the thought that they have lost data. Moneydance has a built in
feature that is activated should the primary file become corrupted
that will present the list of available backup files asking the
user if they want to open one.</p>
<p>How you rename a file depends on the operating system you are
using. On a mac find the icon for your file. Click once on that
icon then click and hold the mouse button down on the file name
below it. After about a second of holding down the mouse button the
text will become editable and you can type over the file name.
However it should not be necessary to open a backup file. You
should be able to locate your primary data file and open that
instead.</p>
<p>Sincerely<br>
Ben Spencer</p></div>Ben Spencertag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/23028132010-07-20T15:47:15Z2010-07-20T15:47:15ZCan't open my Moneydance document<div><p>Wow. That's quite clear.<br>
Thanks,<br>
Paul</p></div>Paul Evans