Do you know if there's a simple way to avoid that all Arturia stuff installs its load inside main C drive? i don't wont to increase an already too much loaded HD (ssd), and I don't find any option for other drives pointing during installation (maybe I'm dumb......).
Possible without complicated simlink operations?
Thanks in advance

 

@Pereira Whether you like it or not with developers like Arturia, symbolik links are the way to go, generally speaking. Contrary to what you think, it is not complicated at all. I do use it in all my systems, as well as clients'. Indeed you can use https://schinagl.priv.at/nt/hardlinkshellext/linkshellextension.html or https://sourceforge.net/projects/symlink-creator/ to make the process as simple and smooth as possible.

 

It's very easy to do
How to do a symlink, example: green where it should be - blue where you want it to be
In an elevated command prompt:
mklink /d "C:\ProgramData\Sonic Academy" "X:\Sonic Academy"

And that's it...

 

Thanks you all, I'll follow your appreciated and clear instructions

 

@ The Pirate
@ Olymoon
And for old farts like me this one could be the easy solution:
https://foldermove.com/

 

My C: drive is a small SSD, so I have to relocate folders very often. I use the Ultimate Plugin Tool, the "relocate" function. I'm sure you'll find it useful. I've done the same for Arturia.

As the tool's instructions are a little confusing, here is a step-by-step guide:

1. You copy the full address from inside the Arturia folder and paste it in the first box.
2. You copy the address of the folder where you want to move Arturia folder and paste it in the second box.
3. You copy the Arturia folder to the new location.
4. You delete the original Arturia folder
5. Tick the "I have already moved" box
6. Only then you may proceed with making a link.

http://blog.ultimateoutsider.com/2015/01/coming-soon.html

 

@ Zikkk
Great plugin indeed, also useful for Kontakt....(reordering and other options). And great site as well, good find
Thanks a lot

 

Now that we're at it, one thing I don't know is how to point to one file only opposed to a folder.
Or is it that a basic normal link would work?

 

Side note: @Pereira if you allow me, I will add the word symlink in the title so other member with similar problem could find this thread.

 

Thanks for link and instructions. I had never heard of this handy tool. I'm telling you, everyday you learn something new in this world. That is the reason why we must keep an open mind, ready to receive and embrace new information.

 

Problem is that the OP was looking for another solution that did NOT rely on symlinks.

This thread is more about "How to install Arturia libraries to an external HD without having to use symlinks"

 

You are allowed to do everything involving my activity here and at sister site (maybe a little sycophant?....)
In effect my request was also extendable to all the activities of relocation of large files from the primary disk to other units

 

Right. I won't change the title then

 

Right, so I will change the title , thank you

 

i'm sure there are ones out there, what do people recommend as easiest and hassle free for this on OSX i wonder?

 

Thinking about it,. it will be better to create a specific thread about symlinks.

 

Ok, Ok, let's cancel "maybe".......even if me and Olymoon are old friend (or not? ......)
BTW, really happy to have generated so much hilarity in The Pirate, if I had also told a good joke audiosex would have had to invent new emoticons

Or does he see hidden meanings that I don't see and that he's used to?

 

Last edited: Feb 25, 2020

The symlink chronicles

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