#Dropsync only on wifi how to
#Dropsync only on wifi code
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#Dropsync only on wifi mac

(* Initiate the sync in the desired direction *) sync currentStore direction Downward (* All the steps below are only required if you want to waitįor the sync to complete and quit DropSync when the sync is finished *) set timeused to 0 Launch (* Select the synced place (store) the you want to sync by using its name *) set currentStore to store named 'mudflats' Or can be automatically launched by linking it to a recurring event in iCal. The script can then be run from terminal using the osascript command, The Applescript Editor utility can be used to run, edit and debug your scripts. To use this script you will need to modify it to reflect your own setup.

#Dropsync only on wifi how to

(* Running a sync using DropSync and Applescriptĭemonstrates how to launch DropSync, select a synced place for syncing, and then run a sync.ĭropSync supports much more applescript functionality than is demonstrated here.Ĭonsult the DropSync.sdef file for complete details. Subsequent lines initiate a sync in the downward direction and then wait a specified time, or until the sync in completed before quitting DropSync. The script assumes that a synced place called 'mudflats' exists in DropSync so you will need to change 'mudflats' in the script to the name of a synced place you have already configured. In this case the store is called 'mudflats' and is one we have previously created using the GUI (It's also possible to create stores using AppleScript). Then we set a variable called currentStore to the store we want to sync.

The first line opens the DropSync application if it isn't open already.

#Dropsync only on wifi code

The script code itself is relatively self explanatory. The simplest way to set this up is using the 'run script' feature of iCal.Ī template script for running a single sync down from a disk called mudflats is shown below. Since DropSync is fully scriptable it's syncs can easily be automated and scheduled to run at certain times. Scheduling syncs with iCal and Applescript DropSync will notify you with error messages if this happens. In the case of a remote server however it is important to be aware that the sync can be interrupted if there is a network failure, or if the server is too slow to respond. Once your SSH Synced place has been set-up you should be able to proceed with preview generation and syncing just as for any Synced Place. Generating the Preview and Performing the Sync: Once connected you should be able to navigate to, and set an appropriate 'root' directory and then select items on the remote server, or on your local system for syncing. DropSync will connect to the Synced Place and display the remote files on the right hand side Once you've tested the server and seen that everything works click 'Finish' and DropSync will create a new Synced Place.

#Dropsync only on wifi password

Once you've entered details, including a password for the connection, click 'Test' and DropSync will run some checks to see if it can connect properly. For this example imagine we had a remote server that was accessible via ssh under the domain name and with a username 'myusername'. If you have a remote server setup that allows ssh access you'll be able to access that server using a domain name like (for example) or or alternatively by using its IP address. The final step involves entering connection details for the remote server. Select 'Via Remote Login' as shown, and click 'Next' Next select and you should then be presented with a screen asking you to choose how DropSync connects to the Synced Place. Give it a simple memorable name and click 'Next'. This should bring up a screen asking you to name the Synced Place.

Select Synced Places > new from the DropSync main menu. It is important to be aware that doing this will allow anyone to access the computer remotely if they know it's IP address so be sure that all user accounts on the system have secure passwords. Macs running OSX can be accessed via SSH after enabling 'Remote Login' under Sharing in 'System Preferences' (see below). A number of web hosting providers allow this as do many computers in academic institutions.

The remote computer must allow shell access via SSH.

#Dropsync only on wifi mac

To find out the version of rsync available on a particular computer type 'rsync -version' at the command line (Terminal.app on Mac OSX). The vast majority of unix/linux and macintosh computers will satisfy this requirement. The remote computer must have a version of rsync greater than or equal to 2.6.9.Syncing to/from a remote computer Requirements: