This topic applies to Sync tasks.

The sync preview dialog box shows the actions that the sync will perform the next time the task runs.

Note: If you View Sync Preview immediately after the task runs, and no changes have occurred in Folders A or B since the task ran, the Sync Preview shows no actions.

Prerequisite: The Sync task must have a Folder A and Folder B defined.

To access this dialog box:

TASKS > Click a Sync task name > Actions > View Sync Preview.

Note: Depending on the number of files and folders in the sources, it can take several minutes or longer for MOVEit Automation to compile a list of changes that the sync task will make. For performance reasons, the Preview lists a maximum of 1,000 entries. If more than 1,000 entries are received, an alert message indicates the number of total entries.

Sync Preview Field

Description

Path column (Folders A and B)

The path relative to the location defined in Folder A or Folder B.

Lists the items to be acted upon.

Action

Shows an icon for the action to take place, and a direction arrow.

Timestamp

Timestamp of the item.

Change Initial Run Options

Determines how to handle items whose name and size match in Folder A and Folder B. For more information, see Run Options.