I am trying to setup automatic USB two-way backup but it seems to only be able to sync one way (all changes to usb affects backup target folder as expected, but none of the changes on the backup target folder affect the usb). As a result, I have encountered 2 bugs:
1. Two-way sync is not working as expected (it is behaving like one-sync instead)
2. On the main GUI window, clicking Synchronize will show that zero changes need to be made, even when changes are actually made. Closing the window and starting it again then clicking Synchronize once again will properly reflect the necessary changes that will be made
Both bugs are easily reproducible.
On an unrelated note, what would the effects be if idle period for RealTimeSync was changed from the default 10 seconds to something lower to 5 seconds or even 1 second? I know that while the command is running every X seconds, changes are not detected, but it will be detected after the command is done running from that time to the next X seconds. Would 1 or 5 seconds be "too dangerous" and what would that entail?
Also, why is it necessary to specify "Watch" folders for RealTimeSync despite the fact that you're importing a batch file that already has these settings in it?
[Bugs] Two-way sync only syncs one way
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I suggest you try to synchronize manually and evaluate the preview window to find out what exactly is happening and why some files are not synced from the USB to the local drive. It's possible that there is some conflict like "file changed on both sides" that is blocking sync for certain files.
RealtimeSync's idle time is discussed here: viewtopic.php?t=2223
RealtimeSync's idle time is discussed here: viewtopic.php?t=2223