The Synchronization tab allows you to manage all aspects of your data synchronization process: create new syncs, turn the existing syncs on and off, change their settings, delete unneeded syncs, and so on.
Every created sync is represented by a box, similar to backup boxes. A sync box contains short information about the corresponding sync process and allows you to manage this process.
Sync toolbar
This area contains the following items:
New sync - allows you to select a folder to synchronize and send an invitation to the computer you want to synchronize your data with.
Manage shared syncs - opens the Web page where you can manage your shared syncs.
Show only my favorite syncs (icon) - filters the syncs which you have marked as favorite.
Expand all syncs (icon) - expands all collapsed sync boxes.
Collapse all syncs (icon) - collapses all expanded sync boxes into narrow stripes.
Sort by
Name - sorts all syncs in alphabetical order.
Type - sorts all syncs according to their types.
Sync list area
The area shows the boxes of the syncs you already have. It provides access to all operations with the existing syncs.
Versions of synced files
If you turned on the appropriate option while creating or editing a sync, you can view versions of the synced files and revert the current version of a file to its previous version. To explore all of the versions, click the gear icon and then click View versions. The program will open the Acronis Time Explorer. You will be able to explore the existing versions using the time line.
For more information on storing file versions in the online storage, see Versions of synced files.
For more information on using the time line for navigating through versions, see Time line.
Operations menu
Clicking the gear icon in the box of a selected sync opens the Operations menu containing the following items:
View log - opens the log of Acronis True Image Home 2012 operations.
Pause - allows you to pause and resume the sync process. Note that the action does not delete the sync itself and your data will not be lost.
Sync now - runs data synchronization process forcibly. If a sync process has been interrupted for some reason (for example, your Internet connection has failed) or it has completed with errors, you can manually restart the sync process. To do this, first try to resolve the issue and then click Sync now.
Rename - allows you to rename the sync.
Unsync - allows you to break the link between your current computer and an already existing sync. Note that the action does not delete the sync itself, your data will not be lost.
Do not store versions online... (Store versions online...)- allows you to stop or start the process of storing versions of the synced files in Acronis Online Storage. Note that, if you stop storing versions online, all versions except the last ones will be permanently deleted from the online storage.
View versions - allows you to view versions of the synced files.
Invite collaborators... - opens the window where you can specify e-mail addresses of your friends you want to invite to join the selected sync.
Set password - select for protecting the synchronization with a password.
Sync with local folder... - allows you to synchronize the selected folder with a local folder, for example, located on an external hard drive.
If you delete or rename the folder selected for synchronization, Acronis True Image Home 2012 excludes your computer from that sync. If you delete a subfolder inside the folder you have specified for synchronization, this subfolder will be deleted on all other computers as well.
Taskbar notification area icon
When at least one Sync is active, the corresponding icon appears in the Windows taskbar notification area. Right-clicking the icon opens the shortcut menu with the following items:
Open Acronis True Image Home 2012 - opens the program's main window with the Synchronization tab selected.
Open sync folder - if you have a single sync, choosing this item opens the synchronized folder. If you have more than one sync, this opens a submenu where you can select the desired sync folder.
Pause all syncs - pauses all synchronization processes.
Resume all syncs - restarts all synchronization processes if they have been paused.
Acronis Web site - opens in your default browser the page with information about synchronization on Acronis Web site.