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Previewing Synchronization Actions

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Last Updated: September 28, 2007 2:52 PM

The preview lists the files that are affected by the Online File Folder synchronization. For each file, the preview lists the action that will be taken for the file:

File
Displays the filenames of the files affected by synchronization.
Action
The action to be performed on the file.
Source
Displays the location of the most recent file, either on Your Computer or in your Online File Folder.
Last Modified
Displays the date and time that the most current file was last modified.
Size
Displays the file's size.

In addition, a summary at the bottom of the page lists the number of files that will be added, replaced, or deleted.

To Preview Synchronization Actions

  1. From the Syncs list, select the sync you want to preview.
  2. If necessary, click Edit and make any necessary updates to your selected folders or sync options, and then click OK.
  3. Click Preview to view the actions, as follows, that will occur during synchronization.
    Add
    Indicates the file will be added to the destination folder.
    Replace
    Indicates the file has been modified since the last synchronization and will replace the older file in the destination folder.
    Delete
    Indicates the file was removed from the source folder and will be deleted from the destination folder.
  4. Click Transfer to synchronize the selected folders, or click Cancel to return to your Sync list.