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U s i n g N o t e Ta k e r, v e r s i o n 2 . 1
Remotely Archive or Transfer Notebooks
To back up or transfer a notebook to another file system, server, or device, first make sure that
all linked documents and pictures are copied as attachments into the notebook. Otherwise, the
documents or pictures won't appear when you open the notebook in the remote location. Do this
by creating a compressed, self-contained copy of the notebook using the Save To command.
Always create a compressed, self-contained copy of a notebook as described here, before
placing it in a public Drop Box to be shared on a network.
1
Save any outstanding changes in the notebook you want to back up or transfer. Then
choose the File > Save To command.
2
In the Save To panel, type a name for the copy and choose a folder to save it in, as
when saving a new notebook. Then check both the Save Compressed and Make Self-
Contained options, and click Save.
WHAT ELSE
When you open a compressed notebook (with a .ntz extension), it becomes a regular uncompressed
notebook, reassuming its original .ntx extension. From now on, you should open and work in the .ntx
notebook. (Optionally keep the .ntz notebook around as a backup, or delete it.)
Find out about linked pictures and documents in "Add Pictures and PDF Images" on page 46 and "Add
Documents" on page 38.
For details on the Save To command, see "File Menu" on page 144.
If you're using iDisk synchronization to manage your notebook files, see Apple's documentation (via the
Finder's Help menu) for information about its behavior and operation. In the Finder, choose
Help > Mac Help and search on "iDisk synchronization."
As a shortcut to emailing a compressed and self-contained notebook, use the File > Email > Notebook
command. See "Email an Outline, Folio, or Notebook" on page 113.
Saves all the notebook's linked
documents and pictures as
attachments that reside in the
notebook and therefore stick
with it no matter where it's
moved to
Backing up notebooks using the Save To command
Tars and zips the copy, which
often results in a smaller file
than the original notebook
The resulting notebook has a
.ntz extension, which marks a
compressed notebook