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Specifying the Synchronizing Direction

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.



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