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  2. syncing a portable installation .exe file

    in Sync General Discussion

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    Hello, 

    I want to use resilio sync to synchronize and entire program. 

    Basically, I use a program for recording called "reaper" - www.reaper.fm 

    I have had the same installation since 2006, all contained in one folder. When I get a new pc or hdd or if I reset windows, I simply take this folder and everything is set. 

    Question one:

    So, I have a studio desktop and a studio laptop. When I'm on the go, I might update the program. This should update just fine on the other computer, right? So far it seems to work, but if I install a new version sometimes the exe deletes itself from resilio. I think perhaps since the other pc is connected right away this is what might be happening: 

    - I close reaper.exe

    - I update reaper.exe

    - in the process of updating, the update program deletes reaper.exe

    - on the other computer, it deletes reaper.exe

    - reaper.exe gets put back in, but one of the computers doesn't know it yet? 

    I am only mentioning because it seems that sync might be rolling back my update or deleting the exe. I know this is an inelegant solution, but I could also prevent reaper.exe from syncing and only all the other support/config files could stay. 

    Here is a pic of the folder structure (it's messy, but there are lots of ini files and plugin files which, again, are portable):

    image.thumb.png.90d39f7f962487018d6b78e0fc9a84fc.png

    reaper.exe is only a small part of it. All the .ini files and templates, extensions, etc are important.

     

    question 2: 

    There is one file in here called vstplugins.ini

    This plugin is used to list the various different plugins on a given system. It references files OUTSIDE of this folder. I plan on making all of those outside folders the same, but right now it isn't. When sync syncs up the folders, it seems reaper detects a NEW vstplugins.ini and when you start it on the other computer, it goes through a lengthy process of deeply scanning all folders. 

    Is there a way that sync could pass this one up UNLESS it changes? 

    This one is easily remedied by using selective sync and NOT syncing it, so no real problem here.

    There are some threads on the reaper forums about some of these issues, tho not directly with resilio: 

     

    https://forum.cockos.com/showpost.php?p=1904874&postcount=7

     

    https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=221465

     

    https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=263495

     

    thank you! 

     

  3. Using LAN to sync when available

    in Sync General Discussion

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    Hello,

    I am really trying to use this software for ultimate sync for my 2 studio computers and a backup computer. Maybe also my phone. 

    The studio computers must maintain the same exact folder structure and drive letters. This is not a problem.

    They are both connected through ethernet 

    However, there are times one of the studio computers (a laptop) will be away from the network.

    I would like to set it so that it definitely finds the other pc's on the network so it transfers directly. However, it also needs to transfer to the backup computer.

    Also, when the laptop is away, can I set it so, since it doesnt find the computers directly, it transfers over the internet? 

     

    I have seen some posts about putting a static ip, relay servers, etc... but I am not sure if either of these address my issue.

     

    thank you so much :)

  6. selective sync help needed

    in Sync General Discussion

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    Hello!

    I have a program I want to sync between two computers.

    it is self contained but I want as many settings synced between them as possible, which are often dictated by .ini files. 

    1. I would like whichever file that is newer to take priority on this first sync

    2. I will have to exclude certain files which are exclusive to the computer to prevent conflicts (I have home pro)

    3. I want new files to be copied over

    4. I want this to be entirely bi-directional

     

    any tips or articles would be great!