Transferring Dats to DVD via GB

What is the highest quality way of transferring stereo mixes from DAT's, cassettes, etc to DVD. A friend told me that he connects the stereo out of the DAT or cassette player to a "Y" chord (RCA to 1/8th inch) and plugs it into the audio input of the computer and records on two tracks of Garageband and then exports it to iTunes for burning. Is this a good method? My thought that maybe the signal should go through another device like a preamp or interface before it goes into the computer. Any thoughts?

so what is best solution?
Buy iDVD.
Yes, there are other programs that will put a movie on a DVD. I have tried most of the other substitutes. None of them come anywhere near the ease-of-use and power of iDVD. IDVD is specifically designed to work with iMovie.
http://www.apple.com/findouthow/movies/idvd.html
With iDVD you can easily and quickly create DVDs with menus and graphics almost on the level of what Hollywood can do.
IDVD is easy to get. It is available on disk as part of iLife 11.
IDVD is a wonderful piece of software and well worth the low cost of $40. (works with all Mac OS 10.5 and newer.)
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MC623Z-A-iLife-VERSION/dp/B003XKRZES/ref=sr_1_1?ie=U
http://dealmac.com/lw/artclick.html?1,527850,1872219

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Transfering Data to PS via CHANGE_WBS_ELEMENT of IF_EX_GCC_PS_PROJECT_LABEL

Hello,
did ever someone manage to transfer data from cProjects2PS? It works with the GET_WBS_ELEMENT but I have no glue how to transfer the following types of fields that I would like to have in the BAPI:
- My own customer fields that are based upon CI-fields
- The flag for accounting and billing
- standard fields
I am trying it by filling the ls_attributes in IF_EX_DPR_FIN_GECCO_ATTR~MODIFY_ATTRIBUTES
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      ls_attribute-value            = <ls_project_ext>-extended_attributes-zztest.
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      ls_attribute-struc_name_copa = space.
      ls_attribute-field_name_copa = space.
      ls_attribute-ext_attr_name    = space.
      ls_attribute-ext_attr_value   = space.
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Thank you,
Vanessa

Hello,
I didn't get it yet, sorry for asking again.
I want to transfer my own values. Therefore I implemented the method CHANGE_WBS_ELEMENT of IF_EX_GCC_PS_PROJECT_LABEL and looked up the values of my customer defined values. Unfortunately they are not written into the table yet and therefore I only get the old values.
Does someone has an idea how to transfer the customer fields from cProjects to PS or is able to explain me how/where I can implement a method that is called after the customer fields are saved to the database? How can I write a method that is called delayed?
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Transfering Data Between threads via Piped Streaming

Hi There
I want to send and recive objecs between threads this is just test class for this reson but it does not work and it throus this exception
NOTE : when I use PipedInputStream and PipedOutputStream with out ObjectOutputStream and ObjectInputStream it works fine
java.io.IOException: Write end dead
at java.io.PipedInputStream.read(PipedInputStream.java:244)
at java.io.ObjectInputStream$PeekInputStream.peek(ObjectInputStream.java:2200)
at java.io.ObjectInputStream$BlockDataInputStream.peek(ObjectInputStream.java:2490)
at java.io.ObjectInputStream$BlockDataInputStream.peekByte(ObjectInputStream.java:2500)
at java.io.ObjectInputStream.readObject0(ObjectInputStream.java:1267)
at java.io.ObjectInputStream.readObject(ObjectInputStream.java:339)
at IOProblem.run(IOProblem.java:34)
And this is the test code
import java.io.*;
public class IOProblem extends Thread{
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     private ObjectInputStream in;
     private PipedOutputStream pipeOut;
     private PipedInputStream pipeIn ;
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               pipeIn = new PipedInputStream(pipeOut);
               out = new ObjectOutputStream(pipeOut);
               in = new ObjectInputStream(pipeIn);
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               System.exit (1);
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}Thanks In advance.

You only have one thread. Each end need its own. See this for examples:
http://www.google.com/search?q=java+pipe+tutorial
I would sugges that you instead use a circular buffer, it's an easier implementation:
http://www.google.com/search?q=ostermiller+circular+buffer

Import data from DVD

I understand that Final Cut Express only allows import from DV and HDV tapes. But is there any way of transferring data from DVD or HDD camcorders onto DV tapes to then import into FCE?

Hi San
This is what I collected in iMovie forum - goes for FCE/P too.
DVD back to iMovie (or FCE/P):
Karsten Schlüter writes.
.. and here the complete 'full 9 yards' ... :
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=3822853&#3822853
DVDs are in a socalled delivery format (mpeg2), which isn't meant and
made for any processing as editing... or, as honorable forum member
QuicktimeKirk stated: I use the analogy of the old Polaroid
"instant" cameras. Push the button, wait for the print to develop and
show it off. ..
for using the iLife apps, you have to convert'em first, in
recommended order, choose one of the following tools/workarounds:
• DVDxDV (free trial, 25$, Pro: 90$)
• Apple mpeg2 plugin (19$) + Streamclip (free)
• VisualHub (23.32$)
• Cinematize >60$
• Mpeg2Works >25$ + Apple plug-in
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• Drop2DV (free) a free tool claiming to convert DVDs into dv-stream...
• Use iSquint for your conversions : www.iSquint.org
from: Bobby Keene
none of these apps override copyprotection mechanisms as on commercial dvds...
http://danslagle.com/mac/iMovie/tips_tricks/6010.shtml
http://danslagle.com/mac/iMovie/tips_tricks/6018.shtml
be nice to copy rights ^-^
... and, next time, try the forum's search-feature...
from Beverly M.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42724
Bengt: My favourite - Copy from DVD-player to Camera and use this tape.
Yours Bengt W

I was transferring data from my old iMac to my new iMac via Time Machine. After about 4 hours, the electrical power fluctuated and turned off my wi-fi. Now most of my necessary programs are useless. How do I erase and start over?

I was transferring data from my old iMac to my new iMac via Time Machine. After about 4 hours, the electrical power fluctuated and turned off my wi-fi. Now most of my necessary programs are useless. How do I erase that mess and start over?

Hello there, LynnS.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14243
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http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14185
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Pedro.

Transferring Data from old iMac to new iMac via Firewire

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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8846387&st=firewire&lp=10&type=pro duct&cp=1&id=1215819175946
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Hi Todd
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Of course. It does everything it did before Yosemite. You just won't be able to send or receive SMS messages with it.

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Kernel Panic while transfering data between MAC HD and network drives

Kernel Panic while transfering data between MAC HD and network drives. it's an iMAC 24" 2011. Snow Leopard 10.6.8. I can't seem to find the cause to this.Thank you guys !
Here is the log fine with error code:
Error code: 0x0000000000000000
Interval Since Last Panic Report: 5 sec
Panics Since Last Report:          1
Anonymous UUID:                    3C5AA43F-D876-4F9D-A831-D8043218C6E0
Tue Aug 16 14:54:46 2011
panic(cpu 0 caller 0xffffff80002d1208): Kernel trap at 0xffffff7f815c6b54, type 14=page fault, registers:
CR0: 0x000000008001003b, CR2: 0x0000000000000005, CR3: 0x0000000000100000, CR4: 0x0000000000040660
RAX: 0x0000000000000000, RBX: 0xffffff8000000000, RCX: 0x0000000001000000, RDX: 0xffffff8013ae9200
RSP: 0xffffff80de173ea0, RBP: 0xffffff80de173ed0, RSI: 0x0000000000000000, RDI: 0xffffff8013ae9200
R8: 0x0000000000000001, R9: 0x0000000000000000, R10: 0x0000000000000000, R11: 0x0000000000000000
R12: 0x0000000000000000, R13: 0xffffff8016207008, R14: 0xffffff8015a228f8, R15: 0x0000000000000000
RFL: 0x0000000000010246, RIP: 0xffffff7f815c6b54, CS: 0x0000000000000008, SS: 0x0000000000000010
Error code: 0x0000000000000000
Backtrace (CPU 0), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff80de173b40 : 0xffffff8000204d15
0xffffff80de173c40 : 0xffffff80002d1208
0xffffff80de173d90 : 0xffffff80002e3f4a
0xffffff80de173da0 : 0xffffff7f815c6b54
0xffffff80de173ed0 : 0xffffff80002524fe
0xffffff80de173f00 : 0xffffff8000478c7f
0xffffff80de173f40 : 0xffffff7f8159b158
0xffffff80de173fa0 : 0xffffff80002c8527
      Kernel Extensions in backtrace (with dependencies):
         com.thursby.kext.cifs(5.1)@0xffffff7f815ae000->0xffffff7f815cffff
            dependency: com.thursby.kext.NetBIOS(5.1)@0xffffff7f8158b000
         com.thursby.kext.NetBIOS(5.1)@0xffffff7f8158b000->0xffffff7f815adfff
BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
Mac OS version:
10K549
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 10.8.0: Tue Jun 7 16:32:41 PDT 2011; root:xnu-1504.15.3~1/RELEASE_X86_64
System model name: iMac12,1 (Mac-942B5BF58194151B)
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There is something incompatible would be my guess. Did you disconnect all your peripherals in safe mode just to check?
You might now create a new temporary user account. Log into the new account. Do the panics still occur?
I would also visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on diagnosing kernel panics. Sometimes they can be difficult to track down. Looking at each new panic log would help determine if it's cause is associated with the same extensions.

Is there a way of transferring data (music, movies etc) from an external hard drive directly to an iPad Mini?

Hi Guys,
Is there a way of transferring data (music, movies etc) from an external harddrive directly to an iPad Mini?
The reason I ask, is I'm going travelling and don't want to take my macbook with me - but I have a lot of music, movies etc that I want to take.
Is this possible?
Thanks, Fintan

Thanks all.
I've just come across Hyper Drive Cloud FTP - which allows you to connect any external harddrive or USB stick via WiFi.
Looks like a pretty good option.
I've also read that you can use GoodReader app to download files from harddrive to iPad.
Good review on Wired - http://www.wired.com/reviews/2012/07/cloudftp/
Product site - http://www.hypershop.com/iUSBport-by-HyperDrive-formerly-CloudFTP-s/218.htm
Let me know what you think?!

Transferring data from external hard drive to new replacement Macbook Pro...

Hello,
Apple have arranged to give me a replacement Macbook Pro due to faults with hardware on the one I am currently using. I will be going to pick up the replacement Macbook Pro tomorrow morning.
As a complete novice I just wanted to check that I have backed up the data from my current laptop onto my Iomega external hard drive properly, as I am slightly nervous about losing all my work and not being able to transfer all my files onto my new Macbook Pro tomorrow.
I did a back up using time machine earlier today which took quite a long time and seemed to go successfully. Is this the right thing to have done to save all data from my current laptop onto the external hard drive?
Will transferring data from the external hard drive onto my new Macbook Pro be a simple task?
Will I have to reinstall all my software such as Logic and Pro Tools? Also will my preferences and settings for music software be changed?
I'd greatly appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
Deena

Well it's like this.
If your problem on the Mac didn't affect the software or the TimeMachine backup, then restoring from that using SetupAssistant (when you first set up a new Mac it will ask you to restore) should go fine.
HOWEVER, if there are software issues on the Mac that also transferred to the TimeMachine drive, that will only transfer them back onto your new computer.
You can't very easily just pick out the things you want to restore from TimeMachine with, it doesn't give that fine detail of control, and if it's really messed up, it might not restore anything at all.
The golden rule of backups is to maintain two separate and easily accessible hardware copies of your data off the machine at all times.
Since you don't know for sure if the TimeMachine restore is going to work as intended, and your only other source is going to disappear, I'd advise a additional backup of your Music, Documents, Pictures and Movie folders etc., to another regular external drive via regular drag and drop copy methods.
The operating system and programs can all be reinstalled from fresh sources on the new machine, provided you have the AppleID and password, license codes for your programs, email passwords and any other necessary information to re-establish the license on the new machine.
(In some cases licensed software HAS NOT transferred to a new machine with a TimeMachine restore and had to be reinstalled)
Some times you have to contact the developer or "uninstall" the licensed program so it sends a signal to their servers that the program has been removed, else your license code may not work on the new machine.
You might decide the new machine would be better off with a fresh install of your programs that you know are 100% compatible with Lion etc., leaving a lot of older stuff you installed over the years off the new machine, if you restore from TimeMachine, you don't have this option. You pretty much get all the crap along for the ride,
If your new machine gets all crapped up, then restoring Lion is going to going to be a tough challenge, as you need a strong reliable Internet connection to download a fresh copy of Lion from Apple servers (no more disks). Once you do that, then somehow you have to use third party software ($$) to cherry pick your files out of TimeMachines trap. More headaches than you anticpated, and likely a charge by a specialist.
So I'd advise another hard drive with a copy of just your files, just in case a crap-up occurs
You can restore Lion yourself if it craps up, install programs from fresh sources as you know how to do, use the old license codes and then return your files manually exactly back into their same Music, Pictures, Documents, and Movies (etc, not Library) folders as before.
The key to this manual method is to make sure to use the same user name as before, so all your file location data pathnames retained by program files like iTunes to where the songs are located on the drive, are matched. Once you open these programs and restablish the links in OS X, then you can move them around.
Some tricks, if you use iPhoto, you can right click "show package contents" and inside is a folder with your Originals, copy that out and you can reimport your pictures into the new iPhoto Library on the new machine.
So use TM if you dare, but prepared to do things manually is my opinion.
TM restores have not been all that reliable or dependable, the more messed up your machine is, the worst the restore seems to be.
Good Luck

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Hi Guys,
I am facing a problem while transferring data from HCM to xRPM via ALE.
We are getting the error " Error in subroutine READ_NAMTB" during the Inbound Processing of Idocs in xRPM.
We have used the standard message type HRMD_ABA and IDoc type HRMD_ABA04 without any modifications.
Request you all to kindly let me know the solution to fix this issue asap.
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what we have to do at the field of domain level when we are transfering data from custom table across the r/3 systems by using change pointers.

Hi Deepak,
Check this blog.. it gives a very good explanation on extraction of data through function modules...
/people/siegfried.szameitat/blog/2005/09/29/generic-extraction-via-function-module
Hope it helps..
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Manick
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