[macvoiceover] Re: The iTunes media folder location

  • From: Sarah Alawami <marrie12@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 15:27:15 -0700

Yep worked for me, and worked like a charm.

Good luck and take care.

S
On Aug 5, 2010, at 11:49 AM, Raymond wrote:

> Yes I know, thanks, but that is just how I want to have it. So I leave this 
> check box unchecked.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Raymond
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary" <gmac@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 12:49 AM
> Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: The iTunes media folder location
> 
> 
> Checking the box will place a copy of the files you add to your library to 
> your music> iTunes>iTunes music directory on your computer.  If you don't 
> check it, then iTunes won't make a copy and use the media file, where ever 
> the file is currently located, such as an external drive.
> 
> Gary
> 
> On Aug 4, 2010, at 5:39 PM, Raymond wrote:
> 
>> Hi Gary,
>> 
>> OK thanks, that is what I just did. I didn't know the cmd + o and found the 
>> option within the File menu. ITunes is now ready and it looks like that this 
>> was what I wanted.
>> 
>> I always have that check box unchecked. Is there a reason why I shouldn't?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Raymond
>> 
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary" <gmac@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 12:15 AM
>> Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: The iTunes media folder location
>> 
>> 
>> Sorry, I miss read your message.  What you want to do I think, is too tell 
>> itunes where your files are without moving them into your current itunes 
>> folder.  For that, go to your advance tab in itunes preferences and uncheck 
>> the box that say "copy files to iTunes media folder when adding to library" 
>> Then add the songs from your external drive to iTunes with the cmd + o. When 
>> you're done, you can go back to your preferences and re-check that box.
>> 
>> Gary
>> 
>> On Aug 4, 2010, at 3:50 PM, Raymond wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> Now that I don't have any delay while working on my Mac Mini (busy busy 
>>> busy) it is fun to play with iTunes.
>>> 
>>> I do have all my cd's in mp3 format on a external hard disk. Is it possible 
>>> that I can tell iTunes that this location on my external hard disk is the 
>>> location for the media files?
>>> 
>>> When I enter this location within the Advanced settings of iTunes nothing 
>>> happens.
>>> 
>>> Tips are welcome.
>>> 
>>> Best regards,
>>> 
>>> Raymond
>>> 
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