FreeFileSync Forum

Technically, It'd be no problem at all to have the same aproach for Linux like for Windows: I.e. have a portable and an installer-based(deb.package) version that reads writes from OS dependent directories as mentioned. Currently there's "just" the portable version for Linux which should su...

>what is the format The important is to enter everything relative to the base synchronization directories: E.g. if "Picasa.ini" is located in a subdir called "Sub", then you'd enter "Sub\Picasa.ini. If you want to exclude "Picasa.ini" from all directories, enter &q...

It's hard to decide what is the best behaviour in this case: On the one hand it might be that a source folder temporarily is not accessible by accident which leads to a deletion in target folder, which is data loss! On the other hand it this might be the INTENDED behaviour, because one specified a n...

Just seing difference is no problem: Start GUI mode and switch view to
"comparison result" instead of "sync-preview".

-Zenju

Alright, error handling is somewhat complex, so here is the behaviour of a batch run as it SHOULD be implemented: silent mode: ------------------- - ignore errors: ignores errors and warnings and continues - exit with rc < 0: exits process immediately on errors or warnings - show popup: shows a popu...

> So, what do you suggest?
I'd have a look at the XML-files directly. They're not that complex so you
could create a new XML with the new format and copy & paste configuration
from the old XMLs into it.

Regards, Zenju

Hi Nuno, in v2.3 I had to make some structural changes concerning folder pairs: It is now possible to have an alternate configuration for each pair. Unfortunately this new structure is not compatible with the old layout. However this should be the first and last time that folder pair configuration i...

I do have to say "I LOVE THIS PROGRAM". I use it all of the time. Keep up the good work.srjones67

Thanks! :) There are still many features in my mind that are yet to be implemented. So I plan to make this program even better in the future.

-Zenju

Found Silent. Just wondering on the delay and why do I have to set the compare directories in the batch file that I will run at the command line and the RealTimeSync Interface? > why do I have to set the compare directories in the batch file that I will run at the command line and the RealTimeSync ...

Oh. And the delay. Is it in Minutes?srjones67

> Oh. And the delay. Is it in Minutes?
No, it's in seconds. I'll enhance the description for the next version.

-Zenju

Is there some kind of help doc on this?srjones67

Well, no ;) But usage is quite simple as explained in the description on RealtimeSync's main dialog.

-Zenju

Yes, i think that's better, because for example i'm making a mirror of my portable hard drive, and i have this drive with FAT32 and instead of "Recycler", FAT32 uses "Recycled" as the name for recycled bin. Like this you would have to cover all partition types to know what folde...

Hi! The folder "System Volume Information" is not appearing in the synchronization or comparison. Is this ok? I know this is a special folder, but as Recycled is appearing i think this should appear too, or are you removing this by default from synchronizing? Thanks Nuno Leite www.nunolei...

Ok, i didn't saw that in the comparison result. My mistake. And i understand your explanation. I would like to give a tip, unless i'm missing something, are you considering in writing a small manual? I think with all that options, like the one i mentioned and others i saw here and sometimes a littl...

Hi, and thanks for developing this great application, and giving it to the world for free. I only want to ask why did you removed the equal sign from the filter view at the bottom? I find that interesting... cause sometimes i need to see the files that are equal and don't need sync. And again thank...

Actually I'm pretty new to linux (and ubuntu), so I'm not an advanced user. I will try when I'm able! :-) But if someone has compiled a deb package, it could be provided through sourceforge, or not? > But if someone has compiled a deb package, it could be provided through sourceforge, or > not? Sur...

I thought Linux guys are used to compile stuff :) Should be pretty easy following the compile instructions, or did you face some difficulties?

-Zenju

Yes, I have tried both ways. In non-silent mode the task still shows as running after I click OK. In silent mode the task still shows as running even after the freefilesync executable has disappeared from task manager. Could you test if this behaviour is specific to FreeFileSync by scheduling some ...

Have you activated the silent mode? If not there will be a status window at the end of the process which is open until someone clicks OK.

-Zenju

Error handling option "ignore errors" should work as described. Can you send me your batch configuration so that I can have a look?

-Zenju

I like FreeFileSync and appreciate the work that has gone into it. #1: A question: Is there any way for multiple sync setups to be stored in one ffs_batch file? ie: two <MainConfig> groups? I dug around but didn't find anything. If there is not yet a way, I think it would be good to have. #2: A pro...

Yes, but I want to run it on a server to sync files on another server that no logs into :) So rather than use a service creater it would be nice if it was natively within the product. Cheers. > So rather than use a service creater it would be nice if it was natively within the product. Is there any...

Thank you Zenju, you're awesome It almost, almost solved it for me but unfortunately the conflict issue did become a showstopper, so I'm looking forward for the next version. Any chances of it hitting soon? By the way, I do think the dates issue is more of a NetDrive bug. One more question: is ther...

I've just tested and can confirm the behavior: Usually if files are copied the target file receives the source file's last modification timestamp. In this case, when copying files to an FTP drive, this is not done, but the modification time is set to current time. The same happens if files are simpl...

Why would you need RealtimeSync as a service? Do you want it to run on Windows startup? That's already possible, simply start RealtimeSync via commandline:

C:\program files\FreeFileSync\RealtimeSync.exe <config name>

-Zenju

Context menu entries for adapting direction are already included in the current version v2.2. Additionally in the next version there will be an option to select a default direction for conflicts automatically, see: viewtopic.php?t=2024

-Zenju

I have an issue with the date/size option for file syncing using a batch job. The problem arises when my scheduled batch job executes and in Folder 1 data is being written but isn't locked from reading during that operation. FreeFileSync does the comparison and finds that the new file exists in Fol...

The more I think about it the more I like the idea of per-folderpair-configuration. I'll try to include this feature for v2.3!

-Zenju

Hi Zenju, I agree with all you said, above. Instead of having to load 2 different configurations as you suggest, would it be possible (in the next version 2.3?) , to allow FFS to handle this scenario: * UPDATE mode * ... From Left... To Right... [ C:\ TestC \ file.txt ] ---> [ F:\ TestF\ DateTime_f...

Currently conflicts cannot be resolved automatically, because it's not clear which direction the files should copy (two-way-sync). In your case, it seems you do a one-way sync, so it's reasonable to copy conflics always the same way. Thinking about it I think I should make a default direction config...