.moneydance preferences folder not created on OS X
Q: I use Mac OSX and Moneydance is not remembering my registration key or other preferences.
A: This may be because Moneydance is not able to create it's
preferences folder, which is a hidden folder called
'.moneydance'.
This is often caused by you not having write permission enabled for
your home folder.
To enable write permission for you home folder please do the
following:
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Open Finder and ctrl-click on the home icon with your user name next to it.
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Select Get Info.
- At the bottom of the Get Info box there should be a 'Sharing and Permissions' section.
- For the permissions for your user name make sure it is set to read & write.
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Basics
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I set a Starting Balance for my checking/savings/etc. Account?
- Can you change the word "Check" to "Cheque" anywhere in the programme?
- Does Moneydance allow for assigning 'classes' to transactions?
- How can I add extra principal payments to a Mortgage?
- How can I edit the items that show up in the "Check#" list (i.e., , Dep, Trn, etc.) ?
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iPhone & iPad app
- iPhone & iPad app Frequently Asked Questions
- What should I do if the iPhone or iPad app crashes?
- The network sync extension cannot see the iPhone or iPad app in the device list.
- How do I delete a transaction on the iPhone or iPad app?
- How do I install and setup the iPhone or iPad app?
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