Q: can I copy FCP X projects and events to a new iMac?
I have just taken delivery of a new iMac and do not want to use migration assistant when setting it up, I prefer to do a clean install and set it up fresh. I was planning on using target disk mode to copy selected folders and files across. I will download the Apps again from the App store including FCP X.
If I copy the FCP X libraries to the new computer will I be able to just open up my projects and continue as before or will there be weirdness with permissions etc? Whenever I have set up a new mac before I have copied the stuff I want to move onto an external hard drive and then on to the new computer therefore starting all clean and fresh but as I still have the old iMac for a week until I sell I could use migration assistant if I have to but would much prefer not to if possible.
I have not started up the new iMac yet as I know it is better to make a decision about migration assistant before setting up.
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015), OS X El Capitan (10.11.5), null
Posted on Jul 4, 2016 7:03 AM