slawson2000 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 I have run into an issue. If one node creates a new file, saves it, but keeps the file open, BTSync sees it and syncs just the name with a ~$ prefix on the filename. The file size is only 1k. Apparently when the file is closed, it will transfer completely.The issue is that if another node gets to the ~$filename stage and then shuts down or stops syncing, the next time that node syncs up I am ending up wit the ~$filename file of $1k and the filename of the entire file (say 200k). Is this normal or is something afoot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slawson2000 Posted July 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Oh, both computers are Windows 7 or 8 and running 1.1.27. There are a few other computers in this setup as well.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatMarko Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 I have run into an issue. If one node creates a new file, saves it, but keeps the file open, BTSync sees it and syncs just the name with a ~$ prefix on the filename. The file size is only 1k. Apparently when the file is closed, it will transfer completely.Use .SyncIgnore to exclude files with a ~$ prefix and prevent them syncing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slawson2000 Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Where are the ~$ prefix files coming from? BTW I am running Win 7 on all the computers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kos13 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 This looks like a temporary file that is created by some of your program during editing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disappointed Cat Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Most likely Office temp files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slawson2000 Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I get them when editing or even just having a file open. Happens with *.pdf files as well. I have not noticed any other file types.would adding this to SyncIgnore still be the solution? Anyway to update another computer (e.g. non computer literate persons computer) without having direct access to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slawson2000 Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Can I use the same SyncIgnore file in all folders? E.G. alter one and cut an paste it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatMarko Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Can I use the same SyncIgnore file in all folders? E.G. alter one and cut an paste it?Yes - but make sure they match on all your other devices as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slawson2000 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 I added ~* to SyncIgnore on all folders on all computers except one. That user has a tendency to leave files open for long periods of time. When they save and close, it overwrites others work. Having the ~filename show up is an indication that we may have an issue. That person is currently in training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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