Transfering files to a new drive problem

[asylumproductions]

I bought a new MAXTOR 200 GB drive to replace an older 250 MAXTOR drive. I copied all of my media files to the new drive with no problem. My FCP files are stored on my mac drive. When I attempted to open a Final Cut project, all of my media files were offline. Does the new drive need to be named the same as the old one? What did I do wrong?

One more question: My new drive only has one 800 port, unlike my old one which had two. I need one of those to use to run out to my camera for my NTSC monitor. I have a G4 Powerbook, so I only have one 800 port on there as well. Can I use a 9-pin FireWire to 4 pin FireWire 400 Bilingual cable to run into my camera for my monitor?

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Prairieboy]

You have to reconect the files. You can do this in batches though, not as hard as it seems. Once it finds one file in a group, it will conect all the other related ones.
You should be OK with that cable for your monitor.

 

[asylumproductions]

When I tried to reconnect the media the files on the new drive were greyed out. This is really freaking stressing me out.

 

[Geoff_R]

Even if the files are greyed out, you should still be able to click on the greyed out file. If you then select 'OK' or "select file' , whatever option it gives you, (at work right now, don't have FCP up and running) you should be able to link that file. I have been in a similar situation with the greyed out files and this worked.

 

[Blaine]

Because of the move, the names may be slightly different. Check OFF the box that asks to look for the exact name.

 

[asylumproductions]

Allright I will give it another try when I get home. Thanks Guys! Transfering files makes me nervous anyway.