Some replication scenarios call for one or more copies of a single "master" folder.

  • For most of these situations, select a sync direction of "one-way".
  • Always configure the "master folder"as Folder A.

One-Way "Master Folder", Exact Replica

To ensure that all Folder Bs contain only files and folder structures that are present in the "master" Folder A, use the "sync deletes and delete extra files on Folder B" sync delete option.

Folder A Action

Folder B Action

Sync Task Reaction

Add, update or renamefile or folder

-

Add, update or renamefile or folder to/on Folder B

Deletefile or folder

-

Deletefile or folder from Folder B

-

Add file or folder

Delete related file or folderfrom Folder B

-

Rename file or folder

Delete renamed file or folderfrom Folder B and copyfile or folder from Folder A

-

Update file

Overwrite updated fileon Folder B with file from Folder A

-

Deletefile or folder

Replace file or folderon Folder B withcopy from Folder A

One-Way "Master Folder", Extra Files on Folder B Are OK

If "extra" files and folders on Folder B that do not exist in the "master" Folder A are acceptable, use the "sync deletes" sync delete option.

Folder A Action

Folder B Action

Sync Task Reaction

Add, update or renamefile or folder

-

Add, update or renamefile or folder to/on Folder B

Deletefile or folder

-

Deletefile or folder from Folder B

-

Add or updatefile or folder

(nothing)

-

Rename file or folder

Copy original file or folder from Folder A

-

Deletefile or folder

Replace file or folderon Folder B withcopy from Folder A

One-Way "Master Folder", Keep Content on Folder B After It has neen Deleted from Folder A

If you want content and folders replicated to Folder B from Folder A to remain on Folder B after the originals have been deleted from Folder A, use the "ignore deletes" sync delete option.

Folder A Action

Folder B Action

Sync Task Reaction

Add, update or renamefile or folder

-

Add, update or renamefile or folder to/on Folder B

Deletefile or folder

-

(nothing)

-

Add, update or renamefile or folder

(nothing)

-

Deletefile or folder

Replace file or folderon Folder B withcopy from Folder A