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About Connect Mode
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    About Connect Mode

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      When connecting to a server, you can choose between Online and Smart Synchronization connect
      mode.

      Online - In Online connect mode, changes to a file are immediately uploaded and in sync when an application has finished saving a file.

      Smart Synchronization - In Smart Synchronization connect mode, files are copied to a local cache for faster access prior synchronization with the server in the background.

      Feature Comparison

      OnlineSmart Synchronization
      Offline Access–Save files in cache on disk for access with no server connectivity
      Index Files–Index folder contents in cache on disk for access with no server connectivity
      Buffer file contents︎Temporarily save opened files for faster access laterTemporarily save opened files to copy to cache on disk
      SynchronizationChanges are immediately uploadedSynchronize changes in the background
      Transfer ProgressUpload shown in progress window in Finder.app or Windows ExplorerUploads shown in the status bar (macOS) or taskbar (Windows)
      Recent Files–Available in the status bar (macOS) or taskbar (Windows)
      Lock Files✔︎✔
      Share Files✔✔
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