tag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:/discussions/general-questions/121212-problems-with-older-files-overwriting-current-filesInfinite Kind: Discussion 2022-03-30T08:20:19Ztag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/523636722022-03-29T05:36:48Z2022-03-29T05:36:48Zproblems with older files overwriting current files<div><p>When you say "going back to older files" how do you know? What are you seeing?<br>
Are you referring to the file names perhaps getting longer, with date and time stamps in them?<br>
How do you launch Moneydance? By the app icon, or by clicking the dataset file name?<br>
(My suspicion is that you are manually opening a backup file and not the actual live dataset)</p></div>Stuart Beesley (Mr Toolbox)tag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/523636722022-03-29T05:42:10Z2022-03-29T05:42:11Zproblems with older files overwriting current files<div><p>Thanks for responding<br>
it seems to happen if I open the files from the app icon, or if i manually launch from my back up file, paying attention to the date stamp so I am trying to open my most recent or next to recent backup<br>
it will sometime open the right file, and then after a blink revert to an older file<br>
not sure what has happened to the file i tried to open but when i try again it is the older file<br>
the names are getting longer and longer</p>
<p>A couple of days ago I opened the file from the app and it was an older file<br>
I manually updated all of the data and closed it and reopened it and it looked like all was well<br>
and then when i reopened it tonight all of my work upgrading the file was lost.<br>
the recent file opened, and then the older file appeared and my new file that i had worked on was not where to be found</p></div>RONALD DIAMONDtag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/523636722022-03-29T05:44:37Z2022-03-29T05:44:37Zproblems with older files overwriting current files<div><p>Please share the actual filename of the file you are opening and the one that gets opened?</p></div>Stuart Beesley (Mr Toolbox)tag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/523636722022-03-29T05:44:59Z2022-03-29T05:44:59Zproblems with older files overwriting current files<div><p>... and what version of MD are you using?</p></div>Stuart Beesley (Mr Toolbox)tag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/523636722022-03-29T11:05:18Z2022-03-29T11:05:18Zproblems with older files overwriting current files<div><p>Hi Ron,</p>
<p>I must agree with Stuart, as from what you describe, it sounds like you are opening a backup each time. Are you double clicking on the file to open it?</p>
<p>So in order to locate your previous data file, you should open Moneydance and click on File > Open. There you will see a list of all recently opened data files.</p>
<p>If you cannot find your data file there, then you could click on <em>Help > Show Document Folder</em>, this will open your default data file location, where all of the data files are located.</p>
<p>Another option is to click on <strong>Help > Show Archive Folder</strong>, this will open the default backup file location and you can choose to restore a backup. The time stamp should help you choosing the relevant file.</p>
<p>I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions or need more assistance.</p>
<p>--<br>
Maddy, Infinite Kind Support</p></div>Maddytag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/523636722022-03-29T14:49:10Z2022-03-29T14:49:11Zproblems with older files overwriting current files<div><p>thanks<br>
I am using moneydance version 2017.7.1(1671)<br>
on a Mac using Monterey version 12.3 (same problem was happening before my recent upgrade)</p>
<p>I am not sure what I did but I was able to open a recent file that was accurate<br>
as long as I open it from the icon it now seems to work<br>
i have no idea what i did so i am concerned it could happen again</p>
<p>any idea what happened<br>
thanks<br>
ron</p></div>RONALD DIAMONDtag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/523636722022-03-29T15:05:34Z2022-03-29T15:05:34Zproblems with older files overwriting current files<div><p>Yes, you were trying to open MD by clicking on the dataset/filename... In error, you were clicking on the backup file and restoring a backup each time.</p>
<p>Using the App Icon is the safest as it will reopen the last dataset used.</p></div>Stuart Beesley (Mr Toolbox)tag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/523636722022-03-29T15:14:34Z2022-03-29T15:14:34Zproblems with older files overwriting current files<div><p>I'm glad you were able to find your data file, Ron but I wouldn't exclude possible issues showing up again.<br>
Generally, for an optimal performance your operating system - Monterey requires the latest preview version <strong>Moneydance 2022.3 (4063)</strong>. This is available to download from <a href="https://infinitekind.com/preview">this page</a>.</p>
<p>In order to upgrade to Moneydance 2022, you can enter your current license key into the 'Upgrading?' box on <a href="https://infinitekind.com/purchase">this page</a> to redeem a 50% discount. After purchasing, you'll be sent a new license key via email.</p>
<p>--<br>
Maddy, Infinite Kind Support</p></div>Maddytag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/523636722022-03-29T15:28:18Z2022-03-29T15:28:18Zproblems with older files overwriting current files<div><p>great and thanks<br>
if I do the upgrade, will this help insure i avoid similar problems going forward?</p>
<p>as an aside<br>
I do not believe that I received any info from Infinite Mind about the availability of upgrades, or the need for one as I upgraded to Monteray<br>
thanks<br>
ron</p></div>RONALD DIAMONDtag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/523636722022-03-29T15:46:15Z2022-03-29T15:46:15Zproblems with older files overwriting current files<div><p>You wouldn't receive any such notification unless you had an extension installed called Moneydance Updater.</p>
<p>However, looking at the Previous versions of Moneydance. The latest build of Moneydance 2017 is Moneydance 2017.10 (1706) and the system requirements listed below the download link on <a href="https://infinitekind.com/download_2017">this page</a> clearly state that macOS 10.14 (Mojave) is the latest recommended.</p>
<p>On <a href="https://infinitekind.com/preview">this page</a> the system requirement is macOS 10.12+ for Moneydance 2022.3 (4068).</p>
<p>In the new version, you can set a preference for receiving updates, as follow:<br>
<strong>Moneydance->Preferences->Check For Updates-</strong> - the options are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Stable Updates Only</li>
<li>Preview Beta Updates</li>
<li>Don't Check for Updates</li>
</ul>
<p>Finally, in the Welcome to Moneydance window (in Moneydance 2022.3 (4068)), you can set Moneydance to <strong>Re-Open the Last File</strong> - When Starting.</p>
<p>Please let us know if you have further questions.</p>
<p>--<br>
Maddy, Infinite Kind Support</p></div>Maddytag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/523636722022-03-29T17:59:57Z2022-03-29T17:59:58Zproblems with older files overwriting current files<div><p>Great. Thanks again for the help</p>
<p>Sent from my iPhone</p></div>RONALD DIAMOND