Set default location for data files
When I first started using Moneydance, it took me quite a while to figure out how to keep my data file (actually a folder) on a separate partition (which has its own password) where I keep personal data, rather than the OS partition (C: in my case, since I have Windows). I had to close MD, find the data set folder in the default location, move the data set folder where I wanted it, restart Moneydance, and open the data set in its new location. Now MD saves to that location, but if I create a new data set, it still saves it to the default location on the C: drive!
It would be a lot easier if you had an option in the Preferences to set a location for data sets, just as you do for backups.
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1 Posted by Stuart Beesley ... on 27 Jan, 2023 08:06 AM
Toolbox extension. general tools menu can relocate your dataset for you.
Support Staff 2 Posted by Maddy on 27 Jan, 2023 03:29 PM
Hi,
Thank you for contacting Moneydance support.
Usually you can find the relevant instruction for Moving Files in this article or the Knowledge Base.
However, for a normal functioning we recommend storing your files in the default location.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions or need more assistance.
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Maddy, Infinite Kind Support
3 Posted by limoncello on 29 Jan, 2023 11:22 PM
Hi Maddy,
Here are two very good reasons I keep my data files on a different partition:
(1) Maybe a few times a year I need to revert my C: drive to how it was a few weeks or months ago. Perhaps Windows got corrupted or I have a problem with a new program I installed. For whatever reason, I can quickly restore a backup image of my C: drive (I use Image for Windows). To be clear, I am NOT referring to using a restore point. I mean restoring an image so the C: drive will be exactly as it was on the earlier date. That solves some problems, and, of course, if I installed or updated a program in the meantime, I will have to repeat that action. But all my Word and PDF documents, email, my Moneydance data, etc. will be safe and unchanged, because they are on another partition.
(2) I have applied whole disk encryption to my entire hard drive, but I have a different password for the data drive. This way, if I have to leave my computer at a repair shop, the technician can have access to my C: drive, which of course he/she needs, but not my personal data.
I realize the vast majority of users have everything on one partition, but I don't think I'm the only one who does this, and having an option to easily set another location for default datasets would be great for us.
limoncello
Support Staff 4 Posted by Ethan on 30 Jan, 2023 02:05 AM
Hello,
Thanks for the explanation. I'll pass your feedback on to our developers for their consideration. In the meanwhile, manually moving your data file in the way you described is the only option, as described in our knowledge base: https://infinitekind.tenderapp.com/kb/file-locations-and-changes/mo...
Ethan
Infinite Kind Support
5 Posted by limoncello on 30 Jan, 2023 02:21 AM
Thank you, Ethan.