The intermediate rule mode allows for much more flexibility than the previously mentioned simple rule mode. There are a total of eight rule choices you can use to narrow down the scope of the synchronization. Five are the same ones mentioned in the simple rule mode and three are new rules that are geared toward the more advanced user. These eight rules are the same rules that are used in the advance rule mode mentioned next. The eight rules are as follows:
Attribute Flags
Data Size
Date/Time of Creation
Data/Time Last Modified
Displayed File Name
Filename Extension
OS Type/Creator Codes
POSIX Permissions
One of the main differences
between the simple rule mode and the intermediate rule mode is that you are
able to choose as many rules as you like. You are not limited to only one choice
per rule. Another difference from the simple rule mode is that the intermediate
rule mode utilizes both an 'AND' relationship and an 'OR' relationship. The
'AND' relationship means that ALL listed rules must be true for a file to be
considered for selection for synchronization. The 'OR' relationship means that
ANY of the rules can pertain to the file for it to be considered for synchronization.
Upon initial opening of the intermediate mode rule panel, you are presented
with an empty list. To add rules to this list, click on the "plus (+)" button.
This will drop a rules sheet down for you to select the particular rule type
that you want to add. Once you select which type, hit the "OK" button which
will then drop another sheet down for that particular rule. This sheet is identical
to how the rule appears in the simple mode rule panel. The behavior of this
sheet is the same. Once you complete that rule, choose "OK" and you will notice
that the rule appears in the list. This list is coined as the 'inclusion list'.
What that means is that any file matching the rules in the list will be 'included'
in the synchronization.
Note: The concept
of inclusion list is very important to understand. It is used in both the intermediate
and advanced mode rules. In the advanced mode, there is both an inclusion AND
an exclusion list. Further explanation will be done in the documentation for
the advanced mode rule panel.
Rules may be added in the manner mentioned above. You may add as many rules
as you like. You may add more than one rule of the same type. The possibilities
in this mode are endless. Added rules contain a check box next to them so that
they may be enabled or disabled. Enabling the rule considers that rule to be
active for file analysis.
Once rules are added, you can take advantage of the two other buttons on the
panel. The middle button allows you to edit an existing rule and the rightmost
button will delete an existing rule. To use these options, highlight the rule
and choose the action you want to perform. Once a rule is highlighted, double
clicking on it will also allow you to edit it.
Deleting a rule is rather self-explanatory. It does just that - deletes the
rule out of your inclusion list. Editing a rule allows you to make changes via
a drop down rule sheet of the selected rule. Once the change is made and "OK"
is chosen, the new rule will appear.
Tip: If you want to temporarily get rid of a rule, just disable it instead
of deleting it. Doing this will not include that rule when considering those
files for synchronization.
The intermediate mode rule panel has the "Any/All" pop-up menu logic option.
As noted before, the intermediate mode utilizes an 'AND' relationship and an
'OR' relationship. Experiment with both selections so that you fully understand
the results of the analysis. By selecting the desired relationship from the
list, you can narrow down the files selected for synchronization accordingly.ed
for synchronization accordingly.