Is it possible to copy only data only from a TM backup

Here's my issue.
Imac hard drive died last night. I have a full time Machine backup on the Imac on a Lacie external drive.
I have an existing Mac Book that I use daily and don't want to reformat, but would like to simply add the pictures, music, documents etc. from the Imac time machine and then deal with the IMAC hard drive issue later. I may replace the dead Imac hard drive and do a full restore from Time machine in the coming weeks, or I may simply fix the hard drive and sell it...but I want the data from the Imac Time machine data on my laptop, but don't want to lose what I have on my macbook now.

At the top of this forum you will find three User Contributed Tips. You will find instructions in one of them on how to restore files from a TM backup. If you select Mac Help from the Finder's Help menu and search for "time machine" you will get a list of articles on using TM for such things as restoring files: Mac OS X 10.5 Help- Restoring files backed up with Time Machine and Mac OS X 10.5 Help- Recovering items using Time Machine and Spotlight. At Apple's support site you will find Mac 101- Using Time Machine in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.

Similar Messages

  • How can i copy my data files from a windows backup to mac mini

    I recently purchased a mac mini and waiting on its arrival.  I am converting from WinXP and my current system is not working at the moment (started smelling smoke one day and the video hasn't displayed since from the PC - so its been shut down).  I can easily fix whatever the issue is with the PC - however - my question is.  I perform periodic backup of my data files to an external drive with Windows Backup, can I restore my files from the Windows Backup to the Mac Mini?  If I don't have to fix the PC - I can save that cost and buy an CD drive for the Mini (or something else).
    I haven't investigated the real problem on the PC - I just know its hardware related (not OS).
    My last backup was atleast 1 month ago - so I know I might lose a couple of things....but not very much.  If its "simplier" for the migration process to fix the PC - then that is the answer but if I can extract from the external 1TB Seagate.  I think I only have 50GB of data (itunes / pictures / etc)
    Thanks

    Maybe by:
    Switch Basics: Migrate your Windows files or system to your Mac
    It depends upon the format of the disk.Yu will likey have to:
    http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57588773-263/how-to-manually-enable-ntfs-re ad-and-write-in-os-x/

  • Is it possible to copy formats and styles from one document to another?

    Is it possible to copy formats and styles from one document to another?
    Or use a commen styledocument as a masterdocument?

    Only by creating a template with what you want.
    Apple has removed the ability to import styles inPAges 5 along with almost 100 other features.
    Peter

  • TS1347 IPhone5 on 6.1.4 - missing named contacts on contact list. Can see missing named contacts when messaging, but when selected come up as only phone numbers in the sent to window. What is resolution? Can I sync only contact list from to iTunes backup?

    IPhone5 on 6.1.4 - missing named contacts on contact list. Can see missing named contacts when messaging, but when selected come up as only phone numbers in the sent to window. What is resolution? Can I sync only contact list from to iTunes backup?

    Just to recap, this is a collection of ports I have collected over time for people who needed this information when setting up the HP ePrint app so that they could view their email from within the app.  I am certain other applications also need this information.  Although lengthy, I could not find a more comprehensive place to retrieve this information.  Feel free to post additional information, faulty information, or other related topics below as this is simply a collection of data and it would be practically impossible to test all of them. Thank you!
    Don't forgot to say thanks by giving "Kudos" if I helped solve your problem.
    When a solution is found please mark the post that solves your issue.
    Every problem has a solution!

  • Why is it no longer Possible to Copy and Paste files from Illustrator CC to Fireworks?

    Why is it no longer Possible to Copy and Paste files from Illustrator CC to Fireworks?

    What do "normal" AI prefs mean? AICB or PDF compliant? You might wanna try to turn off the latter....
    Mylenium

  • Is it possible to copy or export metadata from Folio Producer?

    Hi,
    Is it possible to copy or export metadata from one issue in Folio Producer and import/apply it to a different issue in Folio Producer? Or create a master metadata template that every issue build could use? It would save a lot of time and typing not having to re-enter the same information every month when releasing the next issue for departments, bylines, etc.
    Thanks!

    Bob,
    Do you know when exporting metadata from Folio Producer will be available, and will it export directly to another rendition, or would it export to a sidecar.xml file?
    The workflow my team prefers is to build our 1024x768 folio first, add metadata via Properties in the Folio Builder as we add articles, share the folio with editors and advertising sales, make edits and updates, then when all content is approved, create the 2048x1536 rendition folio using multiple importing of articles.
    Having the ability to export from an existing folio in Folio Producer would save tons of tedious copying/pasting to get a sidecar.xml.
    Hopefully when this becomes available you'll have a big announcement. (Please?)
    Thanks in advance.
    Mark

  • Is it Possible to remove your data package from your smartphone?

    Is it possible to remove you data package from your smartphone. It doest work well where i live, but i love my phone.

    rcschnoor wrote:
    No, you must have a data plan on Verizon if you have a smartphone.
    Actually this also applies to at&t, t-mobile and Sprint.

  • Copying only data files from old MacPro?

    I have a 500GB drive from an older Macpro that I want to copy files from to get them onto a new iMac SSD. I only want to copy the data files, no applications, preferences, Library files, etc.
    The Macpro no longer boots, though I have a hard drive docking station that I can put the drive into so I can connect it to the new iMac.
    1. What is the best way to copy just the data files from the old drive to the new iMac?
    2. How reliable is this? Is there any chance that it will not copy some of the files over?
    Thanks!

    I just want to make sure that I'm not missing any files. After I drag them over I can put them into the trash so I know they were copied over. Any other tips for doing this? Is there a way to search for all files on the Mac to ensure that there are none that I might miss?
    Thanks.

  • Need to copy CMS data base from MySQL to oracle

    Hi,
    Right now our CMS data base is My SQL and we are planning to use oracle db as CMS data base. For that we will copy all CMS tables from My SQL to oracle. But I am not sure whether we can copy My SQL db to oracle db using copy option of script cmsdbsetup.sh.
    Below are my environment details:
    ============================================
    Product: BO XI R3.1
    OS: Linux
    CMS DB: My SQL
    Aplication server: Aapche-Tomcat
    ============================================
    Let me know whether I can copy CMS My SQL data base into Oracle data base using copy option of cmsdbsetup.sh script.
    Thanks,
    Swapnil Rodge.

    hillelhalevi wrote:
    I don't have TOAD nor any other tool for querying the database.  I'm wondering how I can load a large data set from an Oracle table onto my desktop using Excel or Access or some other tool using ODBC or not using ODBC if that's possible.  I need results to be in a .csv file or something similar. Speed is what is important here.  I'm looking to load more than 1 million but less than 10 million records at once.   Thanks.
    Use Oracle's free Sql Developer
    http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/developer-tools/sql-developer/downloads/index.html
    You can just issue a query like this
    SELECT /*csv*/ * FROM SCOTT.EMP
    Then just save the results to a file
    See this article by Jeff Smith for other options
    http://www.thatjeffsmith.com/archive/2012/05/formatting-query-results-to-csv-in-oracle-sql-developer/

  • Is it possible to update master data attributes from an ODS?

    HELLO ALL,
    we have records coming into our ods like the following:
    costcenter1, subcostcentera, subcostcenterb, manager responsible, costs (kf). 
    This is a custom flat file load from a legacy system.
    We would like to just create an update rule from the ODS to the cost center mater data characteristic attributes. 
    Is this possible?
    thank  you

    Yes its possible to update the master data attributes from an ODS.
    Define your master data characteristics as a infoprovider.
    Create a update rule on Characteristic with ODS as a source and do general mapping.
    For step by step, pls refer..
    https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/com.sapportals.km.docs/library/business-intelligence/g-i/how%20to%20implement%20flexible%20master%20data%20staging

  • Settings to copy header data only in copy control

    Hi Friends,
    I am trying to create an order with reference  an invoice but i only want to copy the header data. What setting should i maintain in copy control to achieve this.
    Regards,
    Wasim.

    Hi DSR,
    I have maintained below data in VTAF (Data T: 052 ,Copying requirements: 302,DataT: 103,DataT: 003)
    Now i am getting dump while raising  sales order with ref a billing doc.
    Can anyone please suggest how to rectify the same.
    DUMP:
    Short text
        Missing parameter with PERFORM.
    What happened?
        Error in the ABAP Application Program
        The current ABAP program "SAPLV45C" had to be terminated because it has
        come across a statement that unfortunately cannot be executed.
    Error analysis
        An exception occurred that is explained in detail below.
        The exception, which is assigned to class 'CX_SY_DYN_CALL_PARAM_MISSING', was
         not caught in
        procedure "VBRK-VBELN_PRUEFEN" "(FORM)", nor was it propagated by a RAISING
         clause.
        Since the caller of the procedure could not have anticipated that the
        exception would occur, the current program is terminated.
        The reason for the exception is:
        A PERFORM was used to call the routine "BEDINGUNG_PRUEFEN_302" of the program
       "SAPLV45C".
        The current call contains 0 actual parameter(s),
       but the routine "BEDINGUNG_PRUEFEN_302" expects 1 parameters.
    Missing RAISING Clause in Interface
    Program                                 SAPLV45C
    Include                                 LV45CF0V
    Row                                     14
    Module type                             (FORM)
    Module Name                             VBRK-VBELN_PRUEFEN
    ger Location of Exception
    Program                                 SAPLV45C
    Include                                 LV45CF0V
    Row                                     51
    Module type                             (FORM)
    Module Name                             VBRK-VBELN_PRUEFEN
    ce Code Extract
      SourceCde
    1       HVBAK-VKORG = VBRK-VKORG.
    2       HVBAK-VTWEG = VBRK-VTWEG.
    3       HVBAK-SPART = VBRK-SPART.
    4       ORG_FROM_NEW_DOCUMENT = CHARX.
    5     ENDIF.
    6     IF POSITIONSVORSCHLAG = SPACE.
    7       PERFORM VBUK_SELECT USING VBRK-VBELN.
    8     ENDIF.
    9   ELSE.
    0     MESSAGE E001.
    1   ENDIF.
       32
       33   IF POSITIONSVORSCHLAG = SPACE.
       34 * Kopf-Kopierbedingung pruefen
       35     PERFORM TVCPA_SELECT USING SPACE   " AUART_VON
       36                                FVBRK-FKART   " AUART_VON
       37                                HVBAK-AUART.  " AUART_NACH
       38
       39     PERFORM VBPA_SELECT_PROBE USING VBRK-VBELN.
       40
       41 * Falsche Belegnummer in Anlegen mit Bezug eingegeben
       42     IF SUBRC > 0.
       43       EXIT.
       44     ENDIF.
       45
       46     IF STEUERUNG-NUMMER <> '000'.
       47       PERFORM (STEUERUNG) IN PROGRAM SAPLV45C.
       48     ENDIF.
       49   ENDIF.
       50
    >>>>> ENDFORM.
       52 *eject
       53
       54 &----
       55 *&      Form  VBAP-UEPOS_LESEN
       56 &----
       57 *       text                                                           *
       58 ----
       59 FORM VBAP-UEPOS_LESEN USING VALUE(VS_VBELN)
       60                             VALUE(VS_UEPOS).
       61
       62
        64        EXPORTING
        65             I_DOCUMENT_NUMBER = VS_VBELN
        66             I_ITEM_NUMBER     = VS_UEPOS
        67        IMPORTING
        68             E_VBAP            = VBAP
        69        EXCEPTIONS
        70             ITEM_NOT_FOUND    = 01.

  • Copy transaction data only to another version

    I want to copy only "Transaction" data to another version. The version copy gives only two options. "Master Data" "Master data and Transaction Data".  But there is no option of "Transaction Data".  Any knows how to copy only "transaction data"
    /Shibu

    Hello Shibu -
    "<b>Understand that Transaction Data is based on your Master Data. Without Master Data there wont be no Transaction Data."</b>
    even if you have to transfer both i.e. Master Data and Transaction Data then there wont be any change in the master data(if master data has not been changed) that you have already transferred.
    Regards,
    Suresh garg

  • Possible to copy automation data from one project to another?

    Hi
    I have done some automation editing to a region in a project, and I would like to copy it to an identical region in another project. Is this possible?

    I have not tried this method I'm now going to describe, but 'logic' dictates it should work:
    1. In your donor project, open the *Automation Event List* , ctrl-⌘-E, then open a new Arrange window, ⌘-1. The new arrange window will now contain regions that only hold automation.
    2. Go to *Logic Pro>Preferences>Audio>Devices>Coreaudio* tab and UNtick the Enabled box. (If you don't, each audio file and instrument will have to be reloaded each time you switch from one to the other project. That would drive anyone absolutely nuts.)
    3. Now open the other project, get an Automation arrange window there, like in 1.
    Now you should be able to copy/paste automation regions between the two projects.
    Hope this works... I think that you need to set the playhead at the right position before pasting, but you'll have to figure that out yourself...
    regards, Erik.

  • Display only data different from the previous row

    Hello,
    I will use a simple example to explain what I would like to do with a query.
    I have a table 'test' with 4 columns (col1, col2, col3, col4).
    The table 'test' contains the following data:
    A  B  C  D
    A  E  C  D
    A  F  G  D
    K  F  G  HI would like to create a query ordered on the first column with the following result:
    A  B  C  D
       E
       F  G
    K        HOnly data that are different from the previous row have to be displayed.
    Do you have ideas on how to do this.
    Thanks for your help

    SQL> l
      1  select
      2  decode(a,lag(a) over (order by a),null,a) a,
      3  decode(b,lag(b) over (order by a),null,b) b,
      4  decode(c,lag(c) over (order by a),null,c) c,
      5  decode(d,lag(d) over (order by a),null,d) d
      6  from
      7  (
      8  select 'A' a,'B' b,'C' c , 'D' d from dual
      9  union
    10  select 'A' a,'E' b,'C' c , 'D' d from dual
    11  union
    12  select 'A' a,'F' b,'G' c , 'D' d from dual
    13  union
    14  select 'K' a,'F' b,'G' c , 'H' d from dual
    15* )
    SQL> /
    A B C D
    A B C D
      E
      F G
    K     H

  • How to copy master data backwards from production to QA

    Hello BI community,
    Our transactional QA system was refreshed with a database copy of production, and the BW landscape was not refreshed.  We cannot refresh the BW QA system because the production BW database is far too large to be duplicated.
    So I'm searching for a way to bring all of the MASTER DATA up to date in the BW QA environment, without performing manual reloads.
    Would it be possible to perform a copy of just the P,Q, X, Y, and T tables from production database to QA ?  I believe this would cause inconsistencies with the S tables.  But then, to copy the S tables backwards from production to QA would cause inconsistencies with the transational data providers.
    Is it possible to do a "client copy" in BW where only the master data is transferred ?  I think we'd be comfortable with reloading all new transactional data as necessary, just as long as the master data were brought back in its entirety from production to QA.
    Any thoughts our guidance will be greatly appreciated !
    Thanks,
    Keith

    big thanks to everyone who has replied, and especially for this suggestion!
    The reason why we don't load the data from BW production is simply a matter of volume.  It's a 7 TB data warehouse, and the master data sizes are huge.
    One other option I was thinking of, since I used to be a basis guy, is to copy the entire production database and then delete, delete, delete away the transactional data until it's all gone.  The only thing needed after that is a database real work to give the space back.  Of course, the basis guy see that as a last resort
    I'll try this suggestion above & then report back with the results... but I'm afraid the data sizes, again, will be prohibitive.  We'll see.

Maybe you are looking for