Defining File Selection Rules
The ability to define
file selection rules is an important feature to narrowing down the scope of
the synchronization. There are three types of rules -- simple, intermediate
and advanced -- that allow you customize each synchronization. It is important to note that rules do not apply to folders, but only the files contained within them.
On the Synchronizer Document window, choose the Rules tab. This will switch
you to the Rules Tab Panel. If you have your Options drawer open, you'll see
the three modes from which you can choose. Choosing from these three modes should
be based on how advanced you want your synchronization to be. The most powerful
mode - advanced - allows for a narrower scope of returned files to be synchronized,
but it may be more complicated than what you need.
Note: The "Displayed File Name" and "Filename Extension" rules are not
case sensitive. The "OS Type/Creator Codes" rule is though.
Tip: Upon initial launch of ChronoSync, the Rules Tab Panel defaults
to the simple mode. If you wish, subsequent launches may default to any of the
three modes. To choose a new default mode setting, go to the "Preferences..."
choice in the "ChronoSync" application menu and when the Preferences dialog
appears, select the desired "Rule-base Mode:" within the "Sync Documents Initial
State" box.
Select the links below to learn more about each Rule-base Mode.