Current set up
Database file: Saved in Dropbox
Associated media folder: Saved in Dropbox, in same parent folder
To use: Must first pause Dropbox to avoid background sync while using the database.
Would this work?
Database file: Saved to local drive
Associated media folder: Saved to Dropbox (so a second Mac can access it)
To use: Launch and use app on local drive while Dropbox is running in the background.
Yes? No? I'm trying to troubleshoot (and explain how background sync works to someone verrrrrry non-tech-savvy), and am curious about the second option. To date, the only explanation I’ve ever had about not storing active databases (i.e., FileMaker file) in Dropbox has to do with corrupted data and conflict copies. Haven't considered storing the linked media folder on Dropbox while running the file from the local drive.
Anxious to hear your thoughts, Oh Wise Ones.
Database file: Saved in Dropbox
Associated media folder: Saved in Dropbox, in same parent folder
To use: Must first pause Dropbox to avoid background sync while using the database.
Would this work?
Database file: Saved to local drive
Associated media folder: Saved to Dropbox (so a second Mac can access it)
To use: Launch and use app on local drive while Dropbox is running in the background.
Yes? No? I'm trying to troubleshoot (and explain how background sync works to someone verrrrrry non-tech-savvy), and am curious about the second option. To date, the only explanation I’ve ever had about not storing active databases (i.e., FileMaker file) in Dropbox has to do with corrupted data and conflict copies. Haven't considered storing the linked media folder on Dropbox while running the file from the local drive.
Anxious to hear your thoughts, Oh Wise Ones.