On Thursday, February 13, 2003, 5:22 AM, you wrote: GC> I haven't actually tried this. Do I need to have both computers GC> networked to use the synchronization facility? At present I save the GC> address book from my laptop to a Zip-disk, and then transfer the files GC> from the zip-disk to the desk top computer. from the BAT HELP INDEX-Synchronize: Mail synchronisation is one way of keeping two separate copies of The Bat! up to date with each other and is part of The Bat!'s Maintenance Centre. Synchronisation is performed in the following three stages.
1). Creation of data file This step creates a "map" file that describes the current settings and contents of the selected components (Account data, folders, address book, etc.). When another The Bat! maintenance centre reads this file, it can determine which settings and contents it needs to export to give the first copy the correct data required to synchronise it. When you select this option you will be prompted to name a file in which to store the synchronisation data. N.B. When synchronising between The Bat! and SecureBat! you must use the "Store external attachments in message bodies" option to successfully transfer attachments between the systems. 2). Storing synchronisation data for the second copy This step creates a "differences" file that a second copy of The Bat! can import to become fully synchronised with the first installation. When you begin this step you will be prompted to first select the Step 1 synchronisation data file for the destination system to which you want to export the data. You will then be prompted to select or name a file in which the backup data will be stored for submission to the remote installation. 3). Import of synchronisation data from the first copy. This step reads a file created by another installation of The Bat! in step 2 and imports the contents. You will be prompted to select a synchronisation backup file (level 2) to use for this operation. -- Paul Using The Bat! v1.63 Beta/5 on Windows XP 5.1 Build 2600 Service Pack 1 ________________________________________________ Current version is 1.62 | "Using TBUDL" information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
