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Quick Setup

ChronoSync performs synchronizations from a document you create and save. It's important to always synchronize using the same document because the it saves all your settings and records information about every synchronization you perform. Listed below are three easy steps to get started. It's a good idea to download and read the manual for more detailed information.

1. Select your Targets

ChronoSync keeps two folders or volumes in sync, maintaining identical locations. To select a target, click on the "Choose" button or drag a folder onto the target.

2. Decide on Synchronize Deletions

Check the "Synchronize Deletions" button if you want files that are deleted on one target to be deleted on the other target too. In most cases you would want to check this box so that both targets stay identical.

3. Be Safe!

Click on the Options Panel and activate archiving. This is so that old files will be saved instead of deleted. They can be viewed and retrieved from the Archive Panel. This will take up more hard drive space but it is better to be safe than to loose that important file.

4. Select an Operation

The operation determines how your selected targets will be synchronized. The operation is selected from the popup menu labeled "Operation" at the very center of the Setup panel. The operation you choose depends entirely on the type of synchronization you wish to perform. Below lists each operation and its function:


			Backup Left-to-right The left target will be monitored for changes. Any changes detected will be copied to the right target.

			Backup Right-to-left The right target will be monitored for changes. Any changes detected will be copied to the left target.

			Synchronize Bidirectional Both targets will be monitored for changes. Any changes detected will be copied to the opposite target.

			Blind Backup Left-to-right The left target will be monitored for changes. Any changes detected will be copied to the right target. Important: If a file in the right target is modified or deleted, it will not get replaced by the same file in the left target unless the left file has actually changed.

			Blind Backup Right-to-left The right target will be monitored for changes. Any changes detected will be copied to the left target. Important: If a file in the left target is modified or deleted, it will not get replaced by the same file in the right target unless the left file has actually changed.

			Mirror Left-to-right Files will only be copied left-to-right. If a file on either the left or right target is modified, it will result in the left file overwriting the right file.

			Mirror Right-to-left Files will only be copied right-to-left. If a file on either the left or right target is modified, it will result in the right file overwriting the left file.

That's it!

The flexibility and ease of using ChronoSync has so many advantages. If you have any problems while using our products, contact us by using our support form. If you wish to share a tip with us, post it on our comment form. Happy Syncing!

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