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The ability to limit the time when Sync is active is available in FileCloud version 18.2 and later.

Image RemovedImage AddedYou can set a schedule for the times when you want the Sync application to run.Image Removed

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For example: 

  • If you are running the FileCloud Sync app on a busy network, you may want Sync to run at the least busiest times
  • If you just want to save your changes to the FileCloud Server at the end of each day

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The settings you use impact the Sync application in the following ways:

SettingValueImpactNotes
Time Active Controlsenabled

Sync will be active ONLY during the schedule times

  • At all other times Sync remains disabled, which means real-time syncing and offline folders syncing will be disabled.
  • The Start button on the Sync Settings screen is disabled
  • The Pause button on the Sync Settings screen is disabled

(warning) If you choose the Doc editing only mode, then you cannot set Time Active Controls

To use the Start or Pause buttons again:

  • Disable Time Active Controls
Time Active Controlsdisabled

Sync will always be active


The Start button on the Sync Settings screen can be used


The Pause button on the Sync Settings screen can be used

If Time Active Controls are automatically disabled, you can enable them again by:

  • Unselecting the Doc editing only mode checkbox
  • Starts Sync by clicking the "Start" button on Home screen
Doc editing onlyenabled

This mode always takes precedence over Time Active Controls

If you enable Time Active Controls and then choose the Doc editing only mode, Time Active Controls will be automatically disabled

To use Time Active Controls again:

  • Unselect the Doc editing only mode checkbox
Doc editing onlydisabledTime Active Controls can be enabled



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titleWhere is the Doc Editing only Setting?

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To set a bandwidth rate limit for Sync:

  1. In the System Tray, right-click on the FileCloud Sync icon, and then select Settings.
  2. On the Settings window, in the Account Settings section, click Edit.
  3. Under Options, you will find the Document editing only (no Sync) checkbox.


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To set a schedule for Sync times:

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