ChronoSync
Overview
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Release Notes


04/06/2005
04/04/2007

New Leopard-Compatible ChronoSync Available
ChronoSync, version 3.3.6, fixes bugs brought upon by Apple's new OS, Leopard. Additionally, this is the first version of ChronoSync featuring an installer, making it even easier to install and update ChronoSync. For a complete list of changes check out the Release Notes. To update your current version, just download and run the installer. ChronoSync runs on Panther, Tiger and Leopard. You might say it's cross-catform!

ChronoSync is a Universal Application
What does that mean? It means ChronoSync will run natively on both Power PC (G3,G4,G5) and Intel based Macintosh computers. When you install ChronoSync, it automatically detects what kind of processor your Mac has to give you peak performance.


ChronoSync is an easy to use data management tool that allows you to efficiently synchronize files and folders from one disk location to another. Using the document-based interface, you can easily identify a group of files, specify a destination, then schedule the action to occur as often as necessary. Perform trial syncs and compare files so you always know the status of every file. Filter out specific files and folders using rules and exclusions. Archive deleted files in case you need to restore an older version. ChronoSync monitors the state of all your files so it only copies files that have been changed, keeping your synchronization time to a minimum. Whether you are doing a simple backup or complex synchronization, ChronoSync is flexible enough to handle it.


Safe and Smart.

ChronoSync uses a technique called "Relative State Monitoring" to detect file changes. This enables it to:

  • Detect deleted, moved, or renamed files and folders.
  • Move deleted files to a special folder for later retrieval.
  • Detect modifications in both locations and alert you of conflicts.

ChronoSync offers other features that ensure the integrity of your data, such as:

  • Safe-copy. Files won't get replaced until the copy completes without errors.
  • Data verification. Ensures every file matches the original, byte-for-byte.
  • Detailed logs. You can see exactly what is being done with your files.
  • Email notifications. Peace-of-mind for unattended syncs and backups.
Best of all, ChronoSync is fast! This is because it only copies the files that have changed since your last synchronization. It literally can scan tens of thousands of files in minutes (or less) and it won't take all day like some other utilities do! Don't believe us? See for yourself! Download the demo and then email us for a full-working, time-limited trial license.


Synchronize Two Computers.
ChronoSync brings power and simplicity to the old hassles of keeping your laptop and desktop computers in sync. No more forgetting to update your contacts list, or forgetting to move that important presentation to the laptop. ChronoSync automates these tasks for you in a stable, easy-to-use environment. It keeps track of every file so only files that have changed get updated. If both files have changed, several options are given so you don't copy over a file you need. In addition to synchronizing between two Mac OS X computers, you can also synchronize between a Mac and a PC. Check out our Home-to-Home Sync tip on how to keep two Macs in sync.
Backup Your Mac.

ChronoSync also makes an excellent, lightweight file backup utility, making it easy to keep duplicate working copies of your precious files. Using the scheduling capabilities, you can devise quite sophisticated backup strategies. Hourly, daily, and weekly synchronizations can be scheduled to make sure that, at any instant, you have a working copy that you can revert to for any reason. Backup to external storage devices, including iPods, or other computers running Mac OS 9, Windows, Linux, or any operating system Mac OS X can mount.

Archive Your Files.
Save old versions of your files in case you need to go back in time. Instead of just deleting files, ChronoSync saves deleted and modified files by storing them in an archive folder. Set the archive parameters to save older files based on a specific number, length of time, or a combination of both. The list view of the Archive panel makes it easy to find, sort, and manage your archived files. Quickly find the file's name, type, version number, archive date, and file date. Then open or restore any older version of a file with one click.
Automatic Schedule.

The most powerful aspect of ChronoSync is scheduling. Create multiple synchronizer documents and schedule them separately or combine them in a ChronoSync Container to schedule them together. You can schedule any synchronization to be performed automatically on a recurring basis to ensure files get reliably updated when needed. All scheduled documents are listed in a Scheduled Documents Manager window so it is easy to manage your synchronizations. Best of all, your synchronizations can be performed without ChronoSync running. A background application monitors the synchronized document schedule and performs scheduled synchronizations automatically. To ensure reliability, email notification can be sent allowing you to monitor synchronizations remotely.

Filter Out Files And Folders.
Create rules to synchronize folders and files by name, date, size, creator codes, extension, labels, flags, permissions, or any combination of the above, adding intelligence and creating flexibility in the file selection process. You can choose between simple, intermediate, and advanced rule modes so that even the most advanced user will find ChronoSync very useful. Create rule groups so that complex rule expressions can be evaluated. Run trial synchronizations or use the Analyze panel to view the outcome of your rules before you synchronize. You can manually Exclude files and folders directly from the Analyze panel to narrow down your selections. ChronoSync gives you complete control over all your synchronizations so you only copy the data you want.
Analyze Your Data.

Compare your data before and after every synchronization, utilizing the Analyze panel, running trial synchronizations, and viewing detailed printed logs. With ChronoSync's Analyze panel you can sort, filter, view, and check the status of every folder and file that is destined to be synchronized. Compare the info of a file on the Left target to the same file on the Right target, even open the files, make changes, and see the effect immediately. Synchronization results are posted to a log so you can audit synchronizations and track down any problems. For peace of mind, run trial synchronizations before synchronizing. Trial synchronizations analyze all the files but don't actually synchronize. Instead, a list of file changes are displayed so you can see what happens before it happens. No other synchronizing application lets you manage your data so thoroughly.


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