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Advanced Mode

Just like the intermediate mode, the advance mode consists of eight rules from which you can choose. Follow the links below to get a better understanding of each.

In the advanced mode, you may choose as many rules as you like. You are not limited to only one choice per rule as is the case in the simple mode rule panel. The advanced mode, too, 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 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 advanced mode rule panel, you are presented with two empty lists -- an inclusion list and an exclusion list. (If, by chance, you added rules while in the intermediate mode then switched to the advanced mode, those rules will also appear in the inclusion list for the advanced mode.) To add rules to either list, click on the "plus (+)" button for that list. 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.

Note: It is very important to understand the concept of inclusion and exclusion lists as shown in the advanced mode rule panel. If a set of rules is in the inclusion list (the top list) then that means that the files that are successfully evaluated from those rules are included in the files to be synchronized. Conversely, if there is a set of rules in the exclusion list (the bottom list), then the files that are successfully evaluated are excluded from the files to be synchronized. For example, say that you have two files in your selected targets: 'My Example One.doc' and 'My Example Two.doc'. If in your inclusion list you add a rule to include all file extensions that are 'doc', then both files will be included in the analysis for synchronization. But, if you add a rule to your exclusion list that excludes files that contain the word 'Two', then only 'My Example One.doc' will be included in the analysis for synchronization.

Rules may be added in the manner mentioned above. You may add as many rules as you like. You may also 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 during the file analysis.

Once rules are added, you can take advantage of the two other buttons above the list. 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 list. Editing a rule allows you to make changes via a drop down rule sheet to 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 last thing to mention about the advanced mode rule panel is the "Any/All" pop-up menu option. As noted before, the advanced mode utilizes an 'AND' relationship and an 'OR' relationship. Notice that each list has it's own pop-up menu. The "ANY/ALL" selection of one list is completely independent of the other list. Experiment with both selections in both lists so that you fully understand the files returned. By selecting the desired relationship from the lists, you can narrow down the files selected for synchronization accordingly.



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