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+RealtimeSync
- +Automated Synchronization -

RealtimeSync's +primary function is to trigger synchronization immediately after +files in a source directory have changed. However its implementation +is more flexible to cover an even broader range of use: A list of +directories provided by the user is monitored for changes. Whenever a +file within these directories or sub directories is modified OR the +directory becomes available (e. g. insert of a USB-stick), +RealtimeSync responds by executing the user-specified command line.

Example: +Real time synchronization - in +combination with FreeFileSync

First +start up RealtimeSync.exe located in FreeFileSync's installation +directory. Then specify all directories that shall be monitored. +Instead of doing this manually you can simply import a *.ffs_batch +file via Menu +-> File -> Load configuration. +This not only extracts all directories relevant for synchronization +but also sets up the command-line to execute the *.ffs_batch +file each time changes are detected. +Now press "Start" +to begin monitoring.

Note:

The + command-line should not block the progress. If a + FreeFileSync batch file is called make sure it is running + "minimized" and "error handling” is set to + "ignore errors" or "exit instantly".

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The + settings dialog can be skipped by passing a RealtimeSync + configuration file (*.ffs_real) + OR a FreeFileSync batch file (*.ffs_batch) + as first command-line argument to RealtimeSync.exe. This allows for + integration with the operating system's auto start + facility:
"C:\Program + Files\FreeFileSync\RealtimeSync.exe" + "C:\MyConfig.ffs_real"
"C:\Program + Files\FreeFileSync\RealtimeSync.exe" "C:\SyncJob.ffs_batch"

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Using + RealtimeSync is not restricted to starting FreeFileSync. It can + also be used in other scenarios, like sending an email whenever a + certain directory is modified.

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If + you schedule a Windows batch file (.bat, .cmd), see notes in Batch + Scripting.
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Example: +Automatic synchronization when USB +stick is inserted

Save +the relevant configuration on the USB stick's root directory to have +it called when the stick is mounted. Then configure RealtimeSync as +shown in the following:

Whenever +directory "H:\Data" +becomes available, the command line executes and starts the batch job +on the stick. Additionally it also starts the batch job each time +files are modified in "H:\Data". + +

Note:
The + name + of the last changed file is written to an environment variable + named "changed_file".

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Example: +Show names of changed files or +directories. (Windows)

Show + which file or directory has triggered a change. Enter into command + line:
cmd /c echo + "%changed_file%" & pause

Write + a list of all changes to a logfile:
cmd + /c echo "%changed_file%" >> c:\log.txt

Limitations:

If + multiple changes happen at the same time, only the name of the first + file is written to variable "changed_file".
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While + RealtimeSync is executing the command line, monitoring is inactive + and changes occurring during this time are lost. +
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+RealtimeSync
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