Problem transfering files to new computer

I am still using version 1.4.1 and upgraded my old Mac g4 to a new iMac running osx 10.5. I had the store transfer my files and programs to the new machine. I can see all the thumbnails etc and find them by keyword and so on but on the image it says "file "xyz etc" is offline or missing." A search of the hard drive shows the files are there. Is there an easy way to fix this?
Thanks,
BB

> A search of the hard drive shows the files are there. Is there an easy way to fix this?
Well, you haven't provided enough details (such as in what folder were/are your files and catalog on the old/new computer, have you preserved your folder hierarchy etc.), so they might be on your hard drive, but not quite 'there'.
You can use the Locate Missing folder command on your top-level folder. This will link images in the catalog with the respective files on your drive.

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