Move some user directories to another volume

[Outcast-au]

Ok - So I've made the leap to an SSD boot disk on my mac pro... so I'm now a little bit short on space (120Gb is not enough for my picture and itunes library... also my downloads... the list goes on.

SO...

How can I move the follow DIR's to another volume without screwing up the permissions?

Downloads
Pictures
Movies
Music

I've created alias's but it seems to stuff up the permissions. I even copied the original data over then created an alias...

Any hints?

 

[richard.mac]

change the location of your Home directory in Accounts preference's Advanced Options by right clicking on your username on the left (make sure you unlock). then reboot.

EDIT: ok i just tested this to double check by changing the directory to "/" rebooted and was greated to a default desktop. if this happend to you its fine your home directory is still there. just change it back to "/Users/your username" and reboot then it will be back to normal. dont know how to do it exactly but it can be done in Account advanced preferences.

 

[Outcast-au]

Thanks but i already got that part... I don't want to move the entire user profile as a lot of stuff ends up in library. So I only want to move the DIR's listed in the first post.

Cheers.