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Folder Sync Synchronize Settings

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The Syn settings specify the rules to follow when syncing folders.

1.While in a Folder Sync session, choose Session | Session Settings to open the Session Settings dialog.

2.Click the Sync page.

Item

Description

Presets

Choose one of these standard sync methods from the dropdown list. When you choose a preset, the rest of the settings on the page are automatically set.

Update Left

Copies newer and orphan files from right to left.

Update Right

Copies newer and orphan files from left to right.

Update Both

Copies newer and orphan files to the other side.

Mirror to Left

Replaces all different items on left, deletes any orphans on left, and copies any right-side orphans to the left.

Mirror to Right

Replaces all different items on right, deletes any orphans on right, and copies any left-side orphans to the right.

If file on left is newer

If file on right is newer

If file was added on left

If file was added on right

If files are different

If files are the same

Choose a setting from the dropdown list to customize each operation. When you change a preset, the dialog settings will be displayed as a Custom preset.