Quick question about the "container-migration.plist" file

Apple provides a way for the app developer to migrate app data from previous locations to the Mac App Store app container folder, see Migrating your app’s files to its App Sandbox container.

My question is, it seems this feature only allows us to migrate or move the existing app files into the sandbox folder, however, I'd like to "copy" these files instead of "move" them.

Instead of using the "Move" key in the plist file, I have already tried "Copy" key and it didn't work.

Answered by DTS Engineer in 803726022
it seems this feature only allows us to migrate or move the existing app files into the sandbox folder

Correct.

I'd like to "copy" these files instead of "move" them.

There’s no way to do that as the container migration manifest is currently implemented. If that’s something you want, I recommend that you file an enhancement request explaining your rationale.

Please post your bug number, just for the record.

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Quinn “The Eskimo!” @ Developer Technical Support @ Apple
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Accepted Answer
it seems this feature only allows us to migrate or move the existing app files into the sandbox folder

Correct.

I'd like to "copy" these files instead of "move" them.

There’s no way to do that as the container migration manifest is currently implemented. If that’s something you want, I recommend that you file an enhancement request explaining your rationale.

Please post your bug number, just for the record.

Share and Enjoy

Quinn “The Eskimo!” @ Developer Technical Support @ Apple
let myEmail = "eskimo" + "1" + "@" + "apple.com"

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