Sending large files
How to transfer files that are too large to email
Why do you need to transfer large files?
There are several reasons for being able to transfer large files to/from NatureNotes. The primary reasons are because either a slideshow or Web page you create in NatureNotes is too large to email, or because you want to easily transfer a number of pictures taken with another camera to a walk record. A third, and rather important reason, is to back up your NatureNotes files and databases to another computer in the event your device is lost or damaged.
First make sure you can connect the device to a computer
Using a cable, connect your iPhone or iPad to a computer. If you can’t do this, then you can’t transfer large files.
Open a new finder window
Your phone needs to be attached to a computer by cable for the subsequent instructions to work.
In the Finder, select Finder/New Finder Window, or press Command-N.
Select your device on the left side of the finder window.
Select Files
The Finder is the interface to your file systems on your computer and all connected devices. The device listing allows you access to all the installed files and directories that apps have created on your device. Most apps listed may have nothing stored under them, but those that create databases and store files will list their contents.
Open the NatureNotes folder
Click on the less-than sign (<) to open the folder for NatureNotes.
If you’ve activated NatureNotes it will always have at least one file in its directory: walks.sqlite. This is the default database for all NatureNotes users.
Do not delete this file or any other file with a name ending in .sqlite! This will cause all information, photos, and audio recordings to be deleted permanently.
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Once you’ve opened the NatureNotes directory on the device you can copy files or directories to or from NatureNotes by dragging/dropping from or to the computer.
This example copies a folder with images into NatureNotes.
This example copies the database file to the computer for backup.
Note the presence of the image folder, per the prior operation.
