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DESCRIPTION
ChronoSync easily synchronizes or backs-up files and folders in a variety of ways.
Synchronize files between folders, hard drives, removable media, laptops, file servers, or any computer, not just a Macintosh. Features include:
- Fully customizable toolbar.
- All synchronization settings are stored in separate, self-contained, double-click- able documents that can be run or modified at any time.
- Synchronize files in any direction or bi-directionally.
- Establish simple, intermediate, or advanced rules to include or exclude files by name, size, date, extension, plus other more advanced options.
- Compare files before and after synchronizations to see the status of every file.
- Run trial synchronizations to check results before committing.
- Special options that ignore invisible files, resolve alias, preserve folder attributes and synchronize deletions.
- A complete transaction log maintains a complete history of all synchronizations run with options for exporting and printing.
- Automate synchronization with a full-featured scheduler.
- Schedule synchronizations to occur at launch, termination, once, or any repetitive time frame desired.
- Launch ChronoSync at system startup and have it run in the background.
- Use AppleScripts to automate the process even further.
WHAT'S NEW
Version 4.0.3:
Enhancements:
- Added workaround logic for NTFS-3G bugs.
- When a deletion is performed in the Archive panel, the sync document is now marked as dirty.
- Now displays an informative message when a "Compare" operation is attempted with no valid comparison helpers available.
- Installer improvements.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed a problem whereby, in specific scenarios, conflicts encountered in scheduled container sync documents would result in a hang.
- Fixed a bug whereby mismatched attributes in conflict sheets presented in container sync documents would not be highlighted in red.
- Fixed a problem that would cause the application to hang if there were multiple items scheduled to run at application termination.
- Fixed a bug with CS where certain icons would not display if the local agent had not been installed.
- Fixed a potential crash when updating nested/expanded folders in the Analyze panel.
- Fixed various bugs related to package aggregation when the sync target was itself a package.
- Fixed a bug whereby the file/folder information in the Analyze panel was not being redrawn improperly if the split view was partially or fully closed while the window was resized.
- Fixed a bug whereby adjustments to the filename column width in the Archive panel would not persist after a file at least one level deep in the outline view was deleted.
- Fixed a bug whereby changes to the email recipient address would not be recorded if the user clicked out of the field by clicking on the "Custom subjects" checkbox.
- Fixed a bug whereby the first couple lines on the second page of the analysis report could be skipped, depending on sync document settings and how the report paginated.
- Fixed an exception/potential crash that could occurs when file-pairs in the Analyze panel suddenly disappear (often manifested by toggling "Show All" quickly).
- Fixed a bug whereby clicking "Pause" during a sync when a file was in the midst of being copied could result in the synchronizer remaining paused indefinitely.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.3 or later.
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| ChronoSync User Reviews (51 posts) | Write A Review |
 | Jan 21 2009 |
GCOGHILL Here are the actual release notes from the developer site for 4.01: • Fixes a problem that some users had registering the program. • Fixes a long stall that occurred when opening documents and launching the application on some user's systems. • Fixed some problems that occurred when the base language was not represented by a Roman text system. This problem could manifest itself as failure to launch, inability to communicate with agents and possibly random crashes. • Fixed a bug whereby if you ran a Trial Sync and then hit "Cancel" from the Trial Sync selector window, any file-pair scanned that was in-sync would have their "Last Synchronized" time stamp updated if it was previously set to "never". • Modified the intelligence behind the "Timestamps" attribute trigger so that it ignores modification dates for files if the user has also enabled the "Modification Date" data trigger. • Added the ability to disable ChronoSync's attempt to mount file servers asynchronously via a public plist entry. • Added an "Update all users" custom option to the ChronoSync installer. This was always being done in previous installers, but is now an optional step in the installation process. Users installing ChronoSync on FIle Servers will typically want to turn OFF this step so the installer doesn't try to clean up each and every user's home folder. Users in certain Directory Services controlled environments may also want to consider turning this option off. • Addressed some permission issues in the installer.
(Version 4.0.1) | |
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| Jan 21 2009 |
KTVYEOW Am extremely happy that the update to v4 is free. Only problem that I am facing right now is the startup time. The program takes a few minutes to start ever since I installed version 4. Hopefully this will be fixed in the next version.
(Version 4.0) | |
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| Jan 21 2009 |
BLLOYD Wow. Startup takes a few seconds for me... not sure it's any slower at all than 3.3 was.
(Version 4.0.1) | |
 | Feb 2 2009 |
WHAT THE? Hi this happened to me too, the developer asked me about my settings on my Network, turns out my ADSL Modem router was effecting it... like too for ever to react.... changed my swapped router as I had recently changed it and presto all good again.
(Version 4.0.1) | |
 | Jan 19 2009 |
WHOSYOURTATOR I give Chronosync 4.x four stars up from three in my last 3.3.x review. The agent is a nice addition since it can keep FULL permissions in sync. I'll definitely be purchasing the new Chronosync Agent once my trial expires. The stability and UI performance are much improved of the main Chronosync app. I've tried running my user home folder from external drives using esata and its just not sufficient for me. Chronosync fills the gap and allows me to avoid having to carry around an external drive to share between my laptop and mac pro. I just use a home-to-home sync before switching machines using chronosync and I have ALL my files with my laptop I am on the road and have no internet access. This is something that MobileMe's back to my mac service cannot do since it requires an internet connection. A couple of suggestions would be to include some type of listener in both Chronosync and Chronosync agent that actively monitors file changes on each machine. This would reduce scan time and make this app perfect. Finally, as always, support is excellent in answering questions. If you can't find what you are looking for in the application, just contact support and they are always prompt to reply.
(Version 4.0) | |
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| Jan 12 2009 |
THOMANJONES Wow. I had been manually 'syncing' important docs and flash drive packages (I work in IT and keep different malware removal/enterprise/open source software packages on different flash drives). Now I can just update the various folders on my MBP, and as soon as I plug in the flash drive, it automagically updates everything. I have backups from my iDisk to my windows network share at work and my local backup drive at home - works perfectly for the most part, and tells me exactly what went wrong when it doesn't. The 'Trial Sync' feature is indispensable, and the 'Readiness state' clearly lists any problems one might encounter due to different filesystems/permissions, etc. The UI is excellent - it takes an often complex task (any kind of sync) and makes it visually very simple, with no clutter. The main window only has 2 checkboxes (Synchronize deletions and Archive replaced files). I have barely scraped the surface of the advanced features, just the basics will be enough for most users, I believe; but rsync veterans will be right at home. I only wish the developer accepted AmEx so I didn't have to pay out of pocket :P
(Version 4.0) | |
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| Jan 9 2009 |
HDRASIN WARNING-Be careful with version 4. I have been running version 3 for many months with no problems and very much like the program. Version 4 however does not install properly in my computer. It accepts all the registration information, congratulates me on the successful registration, but then indicates that it is an invalid license key and goes around and around in circles without working. I have tried for days now to contact technical support with no success so far. If anyone has an idea how to troubleshoot this, I would greatly appreciate it.
(Version 4.0) | |
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| Jan 10 2009 |
LECODER Have the exact same issue. But Joe has been been helping over the past few days but it's still not resolved.
(Version 4.0) | |
| Jan 15 2009 |
HDRASIN Tech support has a test-edition that works, and they are working on a new corrected version as well. Email them for more info. Their email snafu was corrected.
(Version 4.0) | |
| Jan 6 2009 |
BIXO Thank you Joe! Great to see have this free update and I appreciate very much the clarifications made bellow about "the file ownerships and permissions" and especially about "CS4 passing this this suite of tests: " http://www.n8gray.org/blog/2007/04/27/introducing-backup-bouncer/ I can confirm, that the blog referred to has not been updated since years, but CS4 has. It would only be fair from the autor to remove or update the blog at http://blog.plasticsfuture.org/2006/04/23/mac-backup-software-harmful/.
(Version 4.0) | |
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| Jan 5 2009 |
DRDUL I've been using ChronoSync for the past 18 months, since I switched to the Mac. In selecting ChronoSync for backups, I tried pretty much every backup app out there. Some were pretty good, but none offered the ease-of-use combined with the flexibility and power of ChronoSync. The upgrade to OS X 10.5 introduced some instabilities when I used ChronoSync to back up to my iDisk and other WebDAV servers. I have now tested version 4, and it appears that ChronoSync can handle WebDAV connections without difficulty. I also noticed that ChronoSync 4 is way faster when backing up to network volumes and my iDisk. The interface is prettier, too, which is always important with Mac software. :-) All in all, version 4 is a significant improvement and a worthwhile upgrade. The fact that it's a free upgrade blows my mind!
(Version 4.0) | |
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| Jan 5 2009 |
ANDREW SCOTT ChronoSync just gets better and better. It's been a while since the last upgrade but that hasn't stopped this software from being something I rely on constantly in the background. I always recommend it to people who need this kind of function. The fact that 4.0 is a free upgrade is great value and demonstrates Econ Technologies' support for their customers. One last, small thing: the menu bar icon has been redesigned so that it is no longer easy to confuse with Sync or Time Machine—thank you!
(Version 4.0) | |
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| Jan 5 2009 |
DARYLF2 I've been a very satisfied user of ChronoSync 3 for years now (since February 2006) and am very pleased to see that ChronoSync 4 is a FREE upgrade for ALL previous versions of ChronoSync!
(Version 4.0) | |
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| Jan 5 2009 |
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| Jan 1 2009 |
WHOSYOURTATOR Chronosync 3.x works as expected, the customer support is very responsive, but I am bumping this down to a 3 because its maker is actively advertising that Chronosync 4 was going to be released in December 2008 and its now January 2009. Please be transparent with your customers and let them know why the release is delayed and when the new version is expected since you are marketing the "free upgrade".
(Version 3.3.6) | |
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| Jan 5 2009 |
ODYSSEUS The developer is only a month late and you're upset about that?
(Version 4.0) | |
| Jan 5 2009 |
PENGUIRL It's only five days late but WHOSYOURTATOR posted his/her comment on New Year's day when it was one day late. That just seems silly to me, five days is pretty good for a small software developer.
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