Synchronization of two or more Computers
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Introduction
Two directories on different computers can be kept in synchronization with PowerFolder. Using a Mirror synchronization profile, any changes or deletions to the files in either directory can be replicated on the other.
First Computer
To begin mirroring two directories, start PowerFolder on one computer and click the Wizard button. This will open the Folder Wizard, which displays a list of options.
Mirror
Click the Mirror a folder link. Clicking this link will allow you to select the directory that you wish to synchronize. This shows a number of commonly synchronized directories and also allows you to select a custom directory. To select a custom directory, select the Custom radio button and click the directory select button. This will display a tree representation of your file system. Select the required directory and click OK.
Invitation
After clicking Next on the wizard, the invitation panel is displayed. This allows a PowerFolder invitation to be saved, or sent by email or via PowerFolder to another person. For now, check the Save as file radio button and click the associated button to save a local copy of the invitation. Clicking Next on the invitation panel will complete the creation of the folder.
Second Computer
To create a folder on another computer that is synchronized with the one just created, transfer the stored invitation file to the second computer and click the Wizard button. This time, click the Open invitation file link. This will display a panel that allows you to select the invitation file. After the invitation is selected, the Next button will display a directory selection panel which allows you to select the directory associated with the folder. The initial directory displayed will be the same as that of the first computer, but it may be modified if required. Clicking the Next button will complete the folder creation.
Synchronization
With both folders now set up and with PowerFolder running on both computers, the connection indicator at the bottom-left of the application should indicate that the two computers are connected. Both folders will now synchronize their contents on a regular basis so that any changes to one folder are replicated on the other.
