LapLink MN-LGD011-XX-US manual Synchronizing folders with SmartXchange, Updating backup folders

. . . Synchronizing folders with SmartXchange

CAUTION SmartXchange is a tool for exchanging files between folders. It does not merge the contents of files. If you need to merge databases, schedules, or other shared files, see the documentation for the program in which they were created.

TIP If you synchronize the same folders on a routine basis, consider using Xchange Agent instead of SmartX- change. Xchange Agent automates the process of open- ing connections, selecting the pairs of folders to be synchronized, setting the appropriate options, initiating the exchange, and disconnecting. For more information, see page 120.

TIP Any files that you intentionally delete on one com- puter will be automatically replaced by two-way synchroni- zation. If you wish to use a two-way transfer, you must manually delete the files in question on both computers before running the SmartXchange. For more information on deleting data, see page 112.

To use SmartXchange to synchronize folders:

1On the left side of each File Transfer window, click the folder (not an entire drive) containing the files you want to exchange.

NOTE LapLink cannot synchronize an entire drive, the folders containing the Windows operating system, or any other data that is locked (in use).

NOTE To verify which folder is open, look at the title bar, at the top of the File Transfer window.

2On the SyncTools menu, click SmartXchange. Or click the Sync button on the toolbar near the top of the File Transfer window, or hit F9.

3Verify that the source and target are correct. If necessary, change the target.

•If you want to include subfolders in the exchange, check this box: Include Subfolders.

•If you merely want to update files—and not add new ones—check this box: Transfer Only If Files Are Already on Target. If you want the two folders to be identical, the box must be cleared.

4Make sure that this box is cleared: One-way Transfer Only.

5Click OK.

Updating backup folders

You can also use SmartXchange to simplify the process of updating a folder to which you have backed up a set of files.

To use SmartXchange to update a backup folder:

1On the left side of the target (backup) window, click the folder you want to update.

2On the left side of the source window, click the folder con- taining the files you want to back up again.

3On the SyncTools menu, click SmartXchange.

4Verify that the source and target are correct. Change the tar- get if necessary.

•If you want to include subfolders in the exchange, check this box: Include Subfolders.

•If you want to update files—and not add new ones— check this box: Transfer Only If Files Are Already on Target. If you want the folders to be identical, the box must be cleared.

5Make sure that this box is checked: One-way Transfer Only.

6Click OK.

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