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Dropbox Folder Sync Help

Dropbox Folder Sync (DFS) allows right-clicking any folder to sync or unsync it with Dropbox with just one click. It creates a symbolic link for synced folders, moving the folder into Dropbox. Unsyncing deletes the link and restores the folder. The program logs all actions and supports syncing with services like Google Drive in future versions.

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Dropbox Folder Sync Help

Dropbox Folder Sync (DFS) allows right-clicking any folder to sync or unsync it with Dropbox with just one click. It creates a symbolic link for synced folders, moving the folder into Dropbox. Unsyncing deletes the link and restores the folder. The program logs all actions and supports syncing with services like Google Drive in future versions.

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Dropbox Folder Sync(DFS) 2.

7 : Help
Sync and Unsync any folder with Dropbox at a single right-click. Yes, it is that simple.

Contents
Features overview Minimum System requirements Usage Interface Features in detail Un-install Instructions Whats New in this version? And Whats Next? Support

Features overview: Sync:


o o Right Click any folder and Select "Dropbox Folder Sync Sync with Dropbox". So simple. Moves the Given folder into dropbox folder and creates symbolic link, Thus you can access the same folder from two locations.

Unsync (De-syncs the folder from dropbox):


Right click a symbolic link folder and select " Dropbox Folder Sync UnSync with Dropbox". o Deletes the symbolic link and restores the folder back to its original location. o

Minimum System requirements :


o o o An NTFS partition with Dropbox installed in that partition, works with Windows XP (Service Pack 3) and above. .NET framework 4.0 (Online installer or Standalone installer) Note: Dropbox Folder Sync does NOT work with network drives.

Usage:
1) Run the installer. 2) Right click any folder and click " Dropbox Folder Sync Sync with Dropbox". 3) The first time you run the application it automatically sets the Dropbox Folder (Or whenever the current dropbox folder setting is corrupt). If this detection fails prompts you to enter the Dropbox path through interface.

4) For changing the Dropbox folder setting, go to Start Menu Programs Dropbox Folder Sync. 5) Unsync it, if you dont need it anymore in Dropbox, by again right-clicking (at original path) and selecting Unsync with Dropbox.

Interfaces :
The application has two interfaces: 1. The Right-Click context menu of explorer: This is the interface which allows the User to sync or un-sync with dropbox.

2. The GUI which is an interface to change the dropbox path, see the log file, other links to forum and wiki.

Features in detail:
1. Sync : a. Creates a symbolic link to the source folder (the folder on which you right-click) at the same place and moves the source folder to the Dropbox. b. Symbolic links are created using the junction utility (installs automatically with the setup) from Sysinternals. c. If a folder with the same name already exists in your dropbox, then it asks if it should merge & overwrite. d. If you wish not to merge, it moves the folder to dropbox with a modified name. e. While syncin, please ensure that no file in the folder is locked by any process. 2. UnSync: a. Deletes the symbolic link. b. Moves back the corresponding dropbox folder to its original location. c. The target might be in Dropbox, or in any folder inside Dropbox. 3. Change Dropbox Path: a. DFS automatically detects the dropbox path at the first usage and whenever the Dropbox path setting is corrupt (for eg. Some path which is not a folder). b. If you feel the folder is not the dropbox folder or if you wish to sync the folder with some other folder which is inside Dropbox, Use the Change button on the GUI to change this setting. 4. Log File: a. Whenever DFS performs any operation, it logs its action, along with the timestamp, onto the log file which can be viewed from the GUI. b. DFS logs syncin (with detailed logs on moving, creation of symbolic link etc.), unsyncin and change of Dropbox path setting.

Un-install instructions
To Uninstall Dropbox Folder sync, go to Start All Programs Dropbox Folder Sync Uninstall Dropbox Folder Sync. Alternatively, you can also uninstall by going to Control Panel Programs Uninstall a program Select Dropbox Folder Sync and click Uninstall. Note: Uninstalling the program will NOT have any effect on the folders you synced. They will continue to sync unless you unsync them.

Whats new in this version (Version 2.7):


Reduced clutter in right-click menu, by putting the options in one submenu. Automatic update notification, when a new version is available. Graceful handling of network drives. Checks if the partition is NTFS, before syncing. Improved setup file with .NET dependency checker. Fixed a bug to handle the case when symbolic link creation fails. Overall, a stable version with several other critical bug fixes.

And, Whats next? A custom sync option to rename and choose the location of the destination inside Dropbox. Localization to support international languages. Native support to other services like Google Drive, Skydrive, Box.net etc.

Support

For queries, feedback and reporting bugs, please contact us.


Official Web page post your comments here Authors: o N.R.S.Sowrabh [email protected] o Satyadeep Karnati [email protected]

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