FreeFileSync Forum

Thank you Zenju, you're awesome It almost, almost solved it for me but unfortunately the conflict issue did become a showstopper, so I'm looking forward for the next version. Any chances of it hitting soon? By the way, I do think the dates issue is more of a NetDrive bug. One more question: is ther...

I've just tested and can confirm the behavior: Usually if files are copied the target file receives the source file's last modification timestamp. In this case, when copying files to an FTP drive, this is not done, but the modification time is set to current time. The same happens if files are simpl...

Why would you need RealtimeSync as a service? Do you want it to run on Windows startup? That's already possible, simply start RealtimeSync via commandline:

C:\program files\FreeFileSync\RealtimeSync.exe <config name>

-Zenju

Context menu entries for adapting direction are already included in the current version v2.2. Additionally in the next version there will be an option to select a default direction for conflicts automatically, see: viewtopic.php?t=2024

-Zenju

I have an issue with the date/size option for file syncing using a batch job. The problem arises when my scheduled batch job executes and in Folder 1 data is being written but isn't locked from reading during that operation. FreeFileSync does the comparison and finds that the new file exists in Fol...

The more I think about it the more I like the idea of per-folderpair-configuration. I'll try to include this feature for v2.3!

-Zenju

Hi Zenju, I agree with all you said, above. Instead of having to load 2 different configurations as you suggest, would it be possible (in the next version 2.3?) , to allow FFS to handle this scenario: * UPDATE mode * ... From Left... To Right... [ C:\ TestC \ file.txt ] ---> [ F:\ TestF\ DateTime_f...

Currently conflicts cannot be resolved automatically, because it's not clear which direction the files should copy (two-way-sync). In your case, it seems you do a one-way sync, so it's reasonable to copy conflics always the same way. Thinking about it I think I should make a default direction config...

> the partial file has the exact same date in Folder 2 as in Folder 1, but is smaller. This does not > trigger a new sync of the file But this should trigger a conflict (same date, different size)! Even in batch mode you'll be notified by a warning message that conflicts are existing. To resolve the...

Zenju: your solution is brilliant! Almost there, now... Pls, follow my example, below. OBJECTIVE: ---------------- Before overwriting with the latest updated version of the file in C: drive (left-side), we wish to make a DateTime-stamped backup of any previously backed-up files in the F:\ & H:\...

> I currently insert this "Backup Date & Time" prefix by hand > in the backup version of a filename, > BEFORE I start changing any file content. What you describe seems to be the perfect usecase for "move to custom directory": Go to synchronization settings and adapt "De...

Hi Zenju! The latter, ie: ---> appending the prefix to files while synchronizing... that would be great for those of us, needing to keep track of file updates, several times a day. In case of emergency - we would know immediately (by the DateTime stamp prefix), what file version to restore....by th...

> when there are no filters like "*.doc" String parsing can yield all kinds of suprises, so I'm reluctant to add too much of it. (there is some already, e.g. \text\ is read as text for folders, \text\* as text\* for files and folders, text for folders...etc.) > Is there an option to stop f...

Are you talking about a display only feature or about appending the prefix to files while synchronizing?

-Zenju

> #1 No, currently that's not possible. However I am thinking about having individual configuration (filter, sync-settings) per folder pair. This would be essentially equivalent to your request. But don't ask me when this will come. > #2 The behaviour you describe is on purpose: Imagine you had an i...

Hej, I just discovered this project and tested it on windows. It replaced my old sync software (Synkron) because it's easier and faster... But I also want to use it on my Ubuntu machine. Since I'm a bit new to Ubuntu I don't have a plan how to install FreeFileSync (v2.2) because there is no make or...

I have also encountered this error. It appears when you run several batch jobs after each other. When the first job finishes, the program writes the globalsettings.xml and when the next one is starting the file is locked due to writing. You can avoid the problem by waiting until the first job is co...

Okay, now that's the problem :) It's a standalone tool stored in the FreeFileSync directory.

-Zenju

2.2 is great and this software just keeps getting better and better. However I need some help here. I have tried to work out how the RealtimeSync works and just cannot. Can someone describe how this works! Thanks. Hi, I assume you've read the "Usage: ..." text at the top of the screen bec...

Hi Zenju, All working OK now, after you suggested UNchecking the "Ignore 1 hr difference" checkbox. Problem solved! Thank you! 1 Suggestion (if I may), for the next version of FFS : If FFS detects that all the SOURCE Folder/Files on the Left side are the =same= (which is my case), can you...

Possible solution to BACKUP problem (Left to Right), in UPDATE mode: I believe you need a 3rd (new) category in the COMPARE BY.... : ---> File DATE AND TIME <--- Without this new, 3rd option in COMPARE BY..., it will be impossible to make a Backup copy (Left to Right), if the left files are updated...

Hi, you have enabled the setting "ignore DST +-1h". And this is exactly what is done, time deviations of EXACTLY +-1h are ignored and the corresponding files are treated as equal. In your case time deviation is LESS than 1 hour => it's just like the warning says: "It's not safe to dec...

Hi, I'm not sure if I understood correctly: You have one source folder in C: and three target folders in D:, E: and F:. So I'd suggest you simply use three folder pairs C:\TESTC -> D:\TESTD C:\TESTC -> E:\TESTE C:\TESTC -> F:\TESTF Then start the one way sync to the left. Is this what you have been ...

One feature that as far as I know no sync software has is to sync file names, when the files are otherwise identical. This happens when you just change file names, usually music or photo files, and you don't want to copy them as it would be a waste of time. As long as ffs already have a way to chec...

One feature that as far as I know no sync software has is to sync file names, when the files are otherwise identical. This happens when you just change file names, usually music or photo files, and you don't want to copy them as it would be a waste of time. As long as ffs already have a way to chec...

FreeFileSync checks if two files are equal by comparing their content directly. This is the most efficient way to compare files. When you want to find files that are equal from a group of files, you would need to make checksums for each file. That's no problem so far. But I don't really see this fit...

> I add captions to photos and I want to keep the dates. Arent't dates usually saved in the image file's metadata? (EXIF) > would it be better if we could select 'force' In earlier versions "same date, different size" was a distinct category for which a direction could be assigned. But for...

Hi, pop up: error reading file: C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\Application Data\FreeFileSync\GlobalSettings.xml thanks Well......there is an error reading file... SCNR Sorry I can't say anything about it without some details. Maybe the error message is correct? What is the problem anyway? -Zenju

Hi Gigi, I think I've found the problem: In your *.ffs_gui file one directory is called: \\LINUX\disco\Company\Documenti Gigi\ArcaPro\_Clienti\Professional\Paradigma but on the screenshot you are looking at: \\linux\disco\Company\Clienti\Arca\Professional\Paradigma So you were looking at a different...

Hi Gigi,

can you send me the *.ffs_gui xml file containing your configuration as well as the names of the files which were not found so that I can have a look?

Thanks, Zenju