Automatically locate sample libraries based on directory?

stumpy_strudel

New computer. I have an external USB for backing up my sample libraries so I don't have to re-download them.

All my sample libraries for NI in D:\Native Instruments.

In Native Access 2, is it possible to specify this directory and have it automatically find all of the sample libraries? Or do I seriously need to "Locate" all +200 (Kontakt + expansions) of them one-by-one… or just redownload them?

stumpy_strudel

Somehow overlooked it... Maintenance > Locate Product Content. Doesn't work for the 106 expansions... guess I'll just redownload those since they are relatively small.

Mert_NI

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/42941/automatically-locate-sample-libraries-based-on-directory

Hello stumpy_strudel,

If you change the location of a product, you will not need to relocate them one by one and you can relocate them all together. Here is the Knowledge Base Article that can help you with this subject:

Using the Repair / Relocate Function in Native Access

Also,

By changing the installation preferences you change the paths of your future installations,

I always highly advise following Native Instruments recommendations regarding file handling, this can help prevent several issues from occurring in the future.

How to Change the Install Locations in Native Access

Applications are best left default, the download location is negligible and the content location may be external if the format is supported. 

We recommend using NTFS on Windows and Mac OS Extended (Journaled) on Mac OSX 10.12 and lower, APFS for 10.13 and higher.

Notes on Hard Drive Formats on Mac Computers

To change the paths of installations you have already made please see:

Moving a Native Instruments Product to Another Location on Your Computer

Moving a Native Instruments Product to Another Location on Your Computer [VIDEO]

I hope this helps☺️