How do I carry over my files attached to a weekly event when I copy-and-past that event?

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How do I carry over my files attached to a weekly event when I copy-and-past that event?

I attach files ('Add Files' in 'Get Info' window) to my iCal events on a daily basis. These events are repeated weekly. I want to keep track of everything that I've attached for a particular event. Why doesn't iCal carry my attachments over to the next week when I copy-and-paste an event? Can't find anything in the Preferences.

Also, when I select my files (usually PDFs) to be attached, I can't seem to be able to select more than one.

Weak, very weak!

Any way to resolve this?

Thks!

iPad Mini MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.7)

Posted on May 15, 2011 12:01 PM

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Answer 1

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John Maisey

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May 16, 2011 4:25 AM in response to Evan2

Hi,

Would making the events repeat weekly work?

Best wishes

John M

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Evan2 Author

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May 16, 2011 7:04 PM in response to John Maisey

Thk you Sir. It did carry over the file attachments. Now, I'll look into what happens when the same event is canceled, or switches time a particular week.

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Answer 3

May 16, 2011 11:45 PM in response to Evan2

If you only delete or change that instance of the repeating event it shold work ok.

Best wishes

John M

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Evan2 Author

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May 19, 2011 6:56 AM in response to John Maisey

@John M:

Thks so much for your help.

We now manage the attachments a lot bettter.

But, Apple sure makes it hard on us. Love their products, but patience is tested with their average software (exhibit A: sync with iPad, the lack of compatibility for the same program; I can't see the attachments on my mobile hardware).

iCal, no fonts, colors, etc. Please!

Another case in point: I repeat an event 3 times, but then decide to delete the last 2 times (keeping only the original event). Later, I want to repeat the same event. No more 'repeat' option in Get Info window. Solution: Duplicate, Drag attached files from one Info window to the other, Delete first window. Ouch!

Again, thks a ton for your help. I'm clicking now on 'Correct Answer'.

Regards

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Answer 5

May 19, 2011 10:05 AM in response to Evan2

Hi,

This is a user to user forum. By posting here you are not guaranteed someone from Apple will read it. If you'd like Apple to know about this I suggest you send them feedback. http://www.apple.com/feedback/

Best wishes

John M

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