Another Newbe Question _real

Posts: 3 · markn455 13 Apr 2025, 01:16

I have looked through the manual and poked around a bit. However, I see several references to *_real files. However, I cannot find information on the _real file and how to create one. Can someone explain or point me to where I can find this information?

Posts: 2947 · Plerry 13 Apr 2025, 09:09

*.ffs_real files are RealTimeSync (RTS) configuration files that you create in the RTS GUI and save from there via the File main menu item.
See https://freefilesync.org/manual.php?topic=realtimesync and https://freefilesync.org/manual.php?topic=rts-as-service

Posts: 3 · markn455 13 Apr 2025, 12:31

Thanks Plerry!
I looked through this, and it is helpful. I see where RealTimeSync automatically converts a batch file to a real file. I don't understand its significance, but I don't see how to create a real file in the UI. It seems to only offer the option to save as a UI file or a batch file. I presume there is no advantage to creating a real version of the file, as they appear to function the same way.

Posts: 3 · markn455 13 Apr 2025, 14:27

Plerry,
I believe I have everything figured out. I overlooked the fact that realtimesync automatically converts into the _real file. I was looking for a way to create the _real file from the freeFileSync UI.

Thanks again!