The synchronizing
direction can be specified by using the options in the Options drawer. You'll
notice that both the Targets Tab Panel and the Analyze Tab Panel have the option
to select the synchronizing direction. This property is available on both panels
for convenience purposes only. Note: There are not two sets of synchronizing
directions. Whatever direction is chosen in one panel will be retained for use
in the other panel.
Choosing "Upstream" means that the synchronization will be done from the local
target to the remote target. Files returned after an analysis is done show which
files need to be 'synchronized up' to the remote target.
Conversely, choosing "Downstream" means that the synchronization will be done
from the remote target to the local target. Returned files from an analysis
show which files need to be 'synchronized down' to the local target. You may
also choose to do a "Bi-directional" synchronization. This includes both the
"Upstream" and "Downstream" directions. It includes all files in each target
and shows the status between the two directions. ChronoSync performs a bi-directional
synchronization by selecting the most 'up-to-date' file between the two targets
and making sure that file is synchronized to the other target.
If you choose the "Synchronize Deletions" option, files that are deleted in
a target will be synchronized if this option is selected. This selection can
only be specified in either the "Upstream" or "Downstream" mode. For example,
when synchronizing upstream, with "Synchronize Deletions" selected, files that
have been deleted from the local target will be removed from the remote target
during synchronization. Without "Synchronize Deletions" selected, files deleted
from the local target will not be removed from the remote target during synchronization.
Note: Be sure to review the contents of the Analyze Tab Panel when using
the "Synchronize Deletions" option to ensure that a file isn't accidentally
deleted. It is suggested that, unless consumption of disk space is a critical
concern, you not use the "Synchronize Deletions" option.