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New computer, can't open Moneydance file

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Curt Mullholand

28 Oct, 2021 08:33 PM

I got a new computer. I'm trying to open my moneydance file saved in Dropbox, but it keeps opening the container of the folder.
Its not seeing the .moneydance file as a valid file to import for some reason. Can you help?

1. 1 Posted by sth on 28 Oct, 2021 10:28 PM

   

   You should not keep your Moneydance data file in Dropbox or any other network folder. It must be in a local folder to avoid corruption by the normal network synchronizing function.

   What OS? What version of MD? (including build number)

   (NOT IK support)

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2. 2 Posted by Curt Mullholand on 29 Oct, 2021 01:08 AM

   

   Ok, I moved the data file out to a local folder, then tried again using the open 'Other' option, and was eventually able to open it after a few tries.

   Good to know, I won't store it in Dropbox anymore.

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3. 3 Posted by sth on 29 Oct, 2021 01:36 AM

   

   Try running the Toolbox extension to look for issues with the dataset. MAKE BACKUP FIRST.
   HTH,
   (Scott, not IK support)

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