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maccloudtools [2018_02_23 14:58] – [Storage Made Easy Mac Cloud Tools] jimmaccloudtools [2018_02_23 15:01] – [7 Adding desktop sync folders part 1] jim
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-The SME Cloud Tools can be used as a means of interacting with one or more cloud storage providers directly from Mac OSX. They provide:\\ \\ - A Cloud Drive directly accessible from Finder which provide a 'view' and download on demand of remote files.\\ \\ - A folder mapping Sync tools to keep online files in Sync.\\ \\ - Search integration for quickly finding / sharing / downloading remote cloud files.\\ \\ - A Mac Mail plug-in that enables secure file links to be added to Mac Mail.\\     (a similar toolbar option is provided for those who use Outlook or other Mac email providers).\\ \\ - Shell integration for file sharing and other actions.\\ \\ The virtual drive feature makes use of a technology known as OSXFuse which is installed as part of the setup. This is seamless unless you have MacFuse already installed. If this is the case then may be prompted to upgrade MacFuse before installing the Mac Cloud Tools. If you are using an existing tool with MacFuse then you can choose to use the compatibility layer. You can also check for later versions from the SME advanced tab accessible using System Preferences.\\ \\ What is OSXFuse ?\\ \\ OSXFuse is an open source library to enable the development of Mac OSX file systems. You can find out more about OSXFuse   [[http://code.google.com/p/macfuse/wiki/FAQ|here]].\\ \\ Current version:\\ \\ The latest version of the tools is 3.4.5 R2 dated 2nd June 2016.\\ \\ Supported Operating Systems:\\ \\ Sierra and High Sierra validated up to 10.13.3+The SME Cloud Apps can be used as a means of interacting with one or more cloud storage providers directly from Mac OSX. They provide:\\ \\ - A Cloud Drive directly accessible from Finder which provide a 'view' and download on demand of remote files.\\ \\ - A folder mapping Sync App to sync files off-line.\\ \\ - Search integration for quickly finding / sharing / downloading remote cloud files.\\ \\ - A Mac Mail plug-in that enables secure file links to be added to Mac Mail.\\     (a similar toolbar option is provided for those who use Outlook or other Mac email providers).\\ \\ - Shell integration for file sharing and other actions.\\ \\ The virtual drive feature makes use of a technology known as OSXFuse which is installed as part of the setup. This is seamless unless you have MacFuse already installed. If this is the case then may be prompted to upgrade MacFuse before installing the Mac Cloud Apps. If you are using an existing App with MacFuse then be sure to choose to use the compatibility layer and remove the existing MacFuse installation. You can also check for later versions from the SME advanced tab accessible using System Preferences.\\ \\ What is OSXFuse ?\\ \\ OSXFuse is an open source library to enable the development of Mac OSX file systems. You can find out more about OSXFuse   [[http://code.google.com/p/macfuse/wiki/FAQ|here]].\\ \\ Current version:\\ \\ The latest version of the tools is 3.4.5 R2 dated 2nd June 2016.\\ \\ Supported Operating Systems:\\ \\ Sierra and High Sierra validated up to 10.13.3
  
  
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-There are two modes for working with the Cloud Tools. One is to work with local files and have them sync'd back to the Cloud. The second is to work with files that are stored on the Cloud.  \\ \\ Sync Folders represent the former in which users can map local folders to Cloud Folders and files that are stored on the desktop are regularly sync'd back to the Cloud.\\ \\ Clicking the "Setup" button for Sync takes users to the above screen. If folders have never previously been added users will need to click the "+" to map the first sync folder request between the cloud and the desktop.+There are two modes for working with the Cloud Apps. One is to work with local files and have them sync'd back to the Cloud. The second is to work with files that are stored on the Cloud.  \\ \\ Sync Folders represent the former in which users can map local folders to Cloud Folders and files that are stored on the desktop are regularly sync'd back to the Cloud.\\ \\ Clicking the "Setup" button for Sync takes users to the above screen. If folders have never previously been added users will need to click the "+" to map the first sync folder request between the cloud and the desktop.