Drag and drop doesn't work and also control C and control V

drag and drop doesn't work and also control C and control V

Try this first. On your hard drive, go to Users / yourself / Library / Preferences.
In that Preferences folder there is a file called com.apple.finder.plist.
Trash that file and restart.

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Drag and drop doesn't work on iMac running 10.5.8

Please do a SMC and PRAM reset using the directions in iMac SMC and PRAM reset. If that doesn't work then please tell us exactly which mouse you own, it's possible it needs cleaning or replacing.

Drag and drop doesn't work after upgrading to Yosemite

It is strange. Since upgrading yesterday to Yosemite, my drag and drop does not working consistently. I use drag and drop all of the time, into emails, moving files from one folder to another, moving music from finder to itunes, etc. It seems each time I try to drag a file, initially the Finder window I am dragging from crashes and re-starts. Once it re-starts, I actually am able to move a file as normal for about a minute or two. After a minute or two, if I try to drag and drop a file, again it crashes and re-opens.
Does anyone have any ideas? I did submit a bug notice to Apple, but thought maybe someone would have a fix.

I'm not sure if this experience relates to your issue but maybe..
After upgrading my iMac to Yos, I could only select and copy files to relocate them. Frustrating for a couple of days. I eventually found that the setting on my trackpad was for three fingers over a selected file/folder window/etc moved the item to where I wanted. It had automatically changed to this preference. Its called a 'three finger drag'. The video shows a pane being moved but it also applies to all files etc. It can found in preferences/trackpad/point & click. Here you can turn it off if that is hat is causing the issue. Otherwise no software solutions I'm aware of. Good luck.

I am trying to import an mp3 audio file into garage band for editing. drag and drop doesn't work. What now?

I am trying to import an mp3 audio file into garage band for editing. Drag and drop does not work. any ideas?

Try reposting in the Garageband forums. You can find it at:
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It may be just me but Pages on my Macbook Pro allows me to drag and drop. The same document on my work G5 doesn't have this functionality. Both machines run 10.4.10 though the G5 doesn't have all the latest updates (corporate firewall issues)
I am assuming its the different processor but would be interested to know of others experience.

I drag & drop in Pages, Numbers, AppleWorks, etc. on both my G5 tower & my MacBook Pro all the time, no problems. There is a trick, though. You do need to click & then wait a half-second or so before dragging.

Drag and drop doesn't work

Drag and drop does not seem to work for me. I have 2 IPods & an Ipad2. I use iTunes ios5. I see many posts on the Internet for this problem but no solutions! Help!,

Patrick hello,
Not quite sure what has happened here as a number of things may be wrong ... to correct and also do the necessary system maintenance at the same time follow the instructions here and re-install iTunes ...Let me know how it goes after that.
1st take a copy of the iTunes Library file inside the iTunes folder for safety sake.
TP

Problem Cursor disappears / Drag and Drop doesn't work

Hey everybody,
I have an urgent problem!
Three butterflies are supposed to be dragged in an object. My customized cursor is sort of a landing net to catch these butterflies.
For the cursor I have this code:
cursor_mc.startDrag("true");
Mouse.hide();
My drag and drop code is:
cursor_mc.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_DOWN, startMove);
redbutterfly_mc.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_DOWN, startMove);
violetbutterfly_mc.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_DOWN, startMove);
yellowbutterfly_mc.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_DOWN, startMove);
cursor_mc.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_UP, stopMove);
redbutterfly_mc.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_UP, stopMove);
violetbutterfly_mc.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_UP, stopMove);
yellowbutterfly_mc.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_UP, stopMove);
function startMove(evt:MouseEvent):void {
   redbutterfly_mc.startDrag();
   cursor_mc.startDrag();
   violetbutterfly_mc.startDrag();
   yellowbutterfly_mc.startDrag();
function stopMove(evt:MouseEvent):void {
   redbutterfly_mc.stopDrag();
   cursor_mc.stopDrag();
   violetbutterfly_mc.stopDrag();
   yellowbutterfly_mc.stopDrag();
But when I'm clicking on a butterfly my cursor stops to move and stays on the position of the butterfly, which i'm dragging. After dropping it, there is no cursor at all so one doesn't know where the mouse is currently located.
Does someone know why this doesn't work? I'm working currently with a mousefollower, because at the moment this is the only way it works..
The mousefollower code is:
addEventListener(Event.ENTER_FRAME, enterFrameHandler)
function enterFrameHandler(event:Event):void {
    cursor_mc.x += cursor_mc.mouseX / 4;
    cursor_mc.y += cursor_mc.mouseY / 4;
But now I have the problem that only the yellow butterfly moves even if I'm clicking on the red or the violet...
Please help me!! Thank you in anticipation!

You've solved the problem, thank you very much!
Since it seems you know all about actionscript or at least all answers to my questions, I try my luck a further time
If I wanted to collect the caught butterflies in a certain target, for example a flowerpot, where the butterflies can't be removed after dragged in, is this more or less the code for it? I haven't tried it yet but I'm searching the internet for something like that and maybe it is the right thing? And is in this case "myTarget" the name of the picture which is used as the target? Thank you in advance!
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My 'drag and drop' doesn't work using Mountain Lion OS X 10.8.2 on iMac

Drag and drop occasionally works between folders but very rarely - and now not at all. I have tried various remedies suggested onthis forum, but they didn't work.
Copy and paste is a real drag (sorry!)
Hugh

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. For instructions, launch the System Preferences application, select Help from the menu bar, and enter “Set up guest users” (without the quotes) in the search box. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
Test while logged in as Guest. Same problem?
After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
*Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
Step 2
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode* and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
Shut down your computer, wait 30 seconds, and then hold down the shift key while pressing the power button.
When you see the gray Apple logo, release the shift key.
If you are prompted to log in, type your password, and then hold down the shift key again as you click Log in.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on certain Macs. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
*Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t boot in safe mode.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of steps 1 and 2.

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your help would be very much appreciated.
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g4, 1,25 Mac OS X (10.4.3)

Take a look in the root Library folder (not your home one) and see if you have the ScriptingAdditions folder with the Adobe Units Types file inside. If not that is your problem. You can either reinstall Photoshop, or you can create the ScriptingAdditions folder and download and unzip the file HERE, then put it in the ScriptingAdditions folder. NB: there is NO SPACE in the folder's name.
Francine
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When I drag photos from iPhoto to desktop or a folder in the Finder, it seems to copy the files - and then all of the files disappear! I can export the files, but why doesn't the drag n' drop work? I'm using Lion and iPhoto 11.

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User/Home()/Library/ Preferences folder.
2 - delete iPhoto's cache file, Cache.db, that is located in your
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3 - launch iPhoto and try again.
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Thats quite peeving, cause if you have a canvas with example
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Has anybody a hint how could make this paste easier? Or may
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OK. you have to drop the image into the top toolbar arear.
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