Copyright: Copyright ® 1994-1995 Top-Down Maintenance, Inc.


  Contents

Select the name of the menu name to access menu Help topics.

To learn how to use Help, press F1, or choose Using Help from the Help menu.

Main Menu

Batch Synchronization List Menu

Verification and Status Display Menu

About Menu


   Main Menu

Select functional areas of the drawing below to access Peer-to-Peer Directory Synchronizer Help topics.

To learn how to use Help, press F1, or choose Using Help from the Help menu.


Add

Add the selected file/directory combination to the list of directories to Synchronize in the Batch Mode.


Batch Mode

Synchronize all selected file/directory combinations.

Automatic Synchronization at startup can be achieved by adding the string SYNCLIST to Command Line section of PeerSyncs propeties.  Detailed instructions are contained in the Automatic Synchronization entry.


Go To

Go to the Batch Synchronization List Menu.


Item Count

The current number of file/directory selections made on the Batch Synchronization List Menu.  Each time the Add button is selected and the selected file/directory combination is not already a member of the list, the count will be incremented by one.


Files Updated

-- Left or Right

The number of files that were replaced in the Destination Directory during the Synchronize operation.


Files Added

-- Left or Right

The number of files that were added to the Destination Directory during the Synchronize operation.


Update Right

Copy the Selected Files from the directory named in the Left Directory Window to the Right Directory Window.


Update Left

Copy the Selected Files from the directory named in the Right Directory Window to the Left Directory Window.


Update Both

Perform an Update Left, and then an Update Right on the Selected Files in the Left Directory Window, and the Right Directory Window.


Synchronize

Perform the chosen synchronize action.  The Synchronize button will be enabled if either Update Existing Files or Add New Files is selected.


Add New Files

When chosen, all Selected Files in the Source Directory that are not in the Destination Directory will be copied into the Destination Directory.  The Synchronize button will be enabled if either Update Existing Files or Add New Files is selected.


Update Existing Files

When chosen, Selected Files in the Source Directory will update corresponding files in the Destination Directory if they are newer than the files in the Destination Directory.  The Synchronize button will be enabled if either Update Existing Files or Add New Files is selected.


Include Subdirectories

When chosen, all Selected Files in subdirectories of the Source Directory will be copied into the Destination Directory.  Subdirectories that do not exist in the Destination Directory will be created during the transfer process.


Source Directory

The directory FROM which the files are to be copied.  When Update Left is chosen, the directory named in the Right Directory Window is the source.  When Update Right is chosen, the directory named in the Left Directory Window is the source.


Destination Directory

The directory TO which the files are to be copied.  When Update Left is chosen, the directory named in the Left Directory Window is the Destination Directory.  When Update Right is chosen, the directory named in the Right Directory Window is the Destination Directory.


Left Directory Window

The directory structure shown under the label LEFT.


Right Directory Window

The directory structure shown under the label RIGHT.


Selected Files

All files in the Source Directory.  If Add New Files is not selected, only existing files in the Source Directory that are newer than corresponding files in the Destination Directory will be replaced in the Destination Directory.  If Add New Files is selected, then any files that are in the Source Directory that are not in the Destination Directory will be copied to the Destination Directory.  All files will also be updated as described in the previous sentence.


Close

Exit Directory Synchronization.


Directory Selection Menu
 Batch Synchronization List Menu

Select functional areas of the drawing below to access Batch Synchronization List Menu Help topics.

To learn how to use Help, press F1, or choose Using Help from the Help menu.


Selection Box

An X in a Selection Box indicates that the file/directory combination shown in the Left Directory and Right Directory windows has been selected, and will be processed if the Synchronize List button is pressed.


Sync

-- Synchronization Direction

The direction in which the files will be transferred:

<-- means that the file/directory combination named in the Left Directory will be synchronized with the Right Directory.

--> means that the file/directory combination named in the Right Directory will be synchronized with the Left Directory.

<--> means that the file/directory combinations named in the Right Directory and Left Directory windows will both be synchronized with each other.


Left Directory

The directory shown on the left side of the menu.  This directory can be either the Source Directory or the Destination Directory based upon the direction indicated in the Sync field.


Right Directory

The directory shown on the right side of the menu.  This directory can be either the Source Directory or the Destination Directory based upon the direction indicated in the Sync field.


Delete

Remove all file/directory combinations from the list that do not have an X in the Selection Box.


Synchronize List

Process the file/directory selection shown in the Batch Synchronization List Menu.


Close

Close the Batch Synchronization List Menu.


Process Menu
  Verification and Status Display Menu

Select functional areas of the drawing below to access Process Menu Help topics.

To learn how to use Help, press F1, or choose Using Help from the Help menu.


Append Log

When selected, the log created during this synchronization process will be appended the end of the existing log.


Display Messages

When selected, all messages will be displayed to the user.  If not selected, error messages will be placed in the log.


Proceed

Process those file/directory selections shown in the Main Menu.


Cancel

Do not process those file/directory selections shown in the Main Menu and return to the Main Menu.


About
   About Menu

Select functional areas of the drawing below to access About Menu Help topics.

To learn how to use Help, press F1, or choose Using Help from the Help menu.


Registration

There are two levels of registration: Limited and Full.  Limited registration allows the user to use only the Main Menu functions.  Full registration enables the user to access Batch Mode functions.  Users who have a Limited version of Peer Sync and want a Full version can Register their current version with Top-Down Maintenance.  Upon registration, they will receive the Full version registration number.

Once you have registered your copy of PeerSync and received your new registration number, you upgrade your Limited version of PeerSync to a Full version by:

1.  Click on the dual computer icon just above the Help Icon on the Main Menu.  This will display "About PeerSync" dialog box.

2.  Replace the word Limited in the string [69376-Limited] with the new code; e. g., Change 69376-Limited to 69376-95912, where 95912 is the new code provided by Top-Down.

3.  Click the OK button.  Full functionality will be effective immediately.


OK

Accept the current setting and return to the Main Menu.


Register

You can register PeerSync by sending a check or money order for $25 (US) to:

Top-Down Maintenance, Inc.

1363 Veterans Highway, Suite 44

Hauppauge, NY 11788

or

VIA CompuServe Resgistration -- SWREG ID # 4179

Upon receipt of your registration fee and your Limited registration code, you will be given a Full registration code.  Top-Down must know your Limited registration code in order to be able to generate a Full registration code.  The Full registration code will activate Batch Mode processing, and put the startup, "Nag" screen on a two second timer.  Your Limited registration number can be found on the "About PeerSync" dialog box.  This About box can be found either at startup on the Nag screen, or by clicking on the dual computer icon which is located just above the Help Icon on the Main Menu.

If you are registering by CompuServe or FAX, please include your CompuServe address, or FAX number so Top-Down can send the new code to you.

Please Fax or CompuServe any suggestions or comments you may have that can help us improve this product to Top-Down.

PEERSYNC.EXE may not be commercially distributed, distributed by government agencies, or any of its contractors, UNLESS a registration fee is paid by the distributing party.

This file may not be included in CD-ROM distributions, bundled with other files, or offered for retail sale without contacting Top-Down Maintenance, Inc. and obtaining a license.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

READ THIS BEFORE USING THIS PROGRAM. BY USING THIS PROGRAM, YOU ARE AGREEING TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

TOP-DOWN MAINTENANCE, INC. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THIS PROGRAM.

TOP-DOWN MAINTENANCE, INC. SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PROGRAM.  WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, TOP-DOWN MAINTENANCE, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFIT, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF OPERATIONS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES.

The proprietor of PEERSYNC.EXE is

Top-Down Maintenance, Inc.

1363 Veterans Highway, Suite 44,

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Fax Number: (516) 979-1870

CompuServe Address 74521,1261

Copyright (c) 1994, Top-Down Maintenance, Inc.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is strictly prohibited.


Automatic Synchronization

The directories setup in the Batch Synchronization List Menu can be automatically synchronized by PeerSync at startup by entering the string SYNCLIST.  The SYNCLIST string can be followed by a time value; i. e., 0, or a value greater than 0.  If the value 0 follows SYNCLIST (e. g., SYNCLIST 0), then the synchronization will be carried out immediately.  If some value greater than 0 follows SYNCLIST (e. g., SYNCLIST 15), then a timer will postpone the synchronization action.  While the timer is running, the user will be able to cancel the synchronization action using the CANCEL button that will be presented to the user.  If no value is entered following SYNCLIST, a 10 second delay will be applied automatically.

WARNING

The file/directory selection values left in the Batch Synchronization List Menu during the last Batch Mode synchronization are those file/directory selection values that will be synchronized during automatic operation.

Automatic Synchronization can be applied in either of two ways: at System Startup, or at PeerSync Startup.

•	System Startup: To automatically synchronize the file/directory selection shown in the Batch Synchronization List Menu during the Windows startup process:

1.  Add a PeerSync icon to the Startup Window.

2.  Select this icon, and then select the Properties menu item under the File menu.

3.  In the Command Line entry box, add a space and the string SYNCLIST after the PEERSYNC.EXE entry.

4.  Add a space and the time value of 0 after the SYNCLIST string as shown below.  Note: If the user wants to have time to cancel Automatic Synchronization during startup, the user can either enter no value (creates a 10 second delay), or a value greater than 0.

•	PeerSync Startup: To automatically synchronize the file/directory selection shown in the Batch Synchronization List Menu during the PeerSync Startup process:

1.  Select the PeerSync icon, and then select the Properties menu item under the File menu.

2.  In the Command Line entry box, add a space and the string SYNCLIST after the PEERSYNC.EXE entry.

3.  Add a space and a time value after the SYNCLIST string as shown below.  Note: If no value is entered, PeerSync automatically creates a 10 second delay.