I'm new to this and cannot understand how I add a file or document to a
library. I've created Personal and Shared libraries OK but after attempting
to drag files into them, they remain empty. Any help and where to obtain
basic instructions would be appreciated.

Hi Mike,

Just create or copy a file, into the library, that you would like to share
(on a computer that's running FolderShare) and FolderShare will
automatically sync the changes to all online computers in the library. So,
for example:

You've created a personal library for your pictures folder that both your PC
and laptop share. Simply copy over some pictures into the pictures folder
(on either computer) and FolderShare will sync the changes to the other
computer.

Also, quick note: Personal libraries help keep your files in sync across
your machines while Shared libraries help you share your files with family
and friends.

If you have any questions just let us know or visit the FolderShare Help
Section:
http://help.live.com/help.aspx?mkt=e...word&query=qaf

Thanks,
Francisco

--
Francisco Garcia-Ascanio
Program Manager
Windows Live FolderShare

"MikeStevens" <MikeStevens@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:AE9E823F-D62B-4842-B6B3-3B9AF54EDE7A@xxxxxx

> I'm new to this and cannot understand how I add a file or document to a
> library. I've created Personal and Shared libraries OK but after
> attempting
> to drag files into them, they remain empty. Any help and where to obtain
> basic instructions would be appreciated.

Thank you Fransico, but: How exactly do I copy a file into the library. That
is my problem.

What I want to do is the following: Create a Word document and be able to
share it with another worker in my group.

Could you list the stages that I need to go through.

I am very new to this and need basic help.

Mike

"Francisco Garcia-Ascanio [MSFT]" wrote:

> Hi Mike,
>
> Just create or copy a file, into the library, that you would like to share
> (on a computer that's running FolderShare) and FolderShare will
> automatically sync the changes to all online computers in the library. So,
> for example:
>
> You've created a personal library for your pictures folder that both your PC
> and laptop share. Simply copy over some pictures into the pictures folder
> (on either computer) and FolderShare will sync the changes to the other
> computer.
>
> Also, quick note: Personal libraries help keep your files in sync across
> your machines while Shared libraries help you share your files with family
> and friends.
>
> If you have any questions just let us know or visit the FolderShare Help
> Section:
> http://help.live.com/help.aspx?mkt=e...word&query=qaf
>
> Thanks,
> Francisco
>
> --
> Francisco Garcia-Ascanio
> Program Manager
> Windows Live FolderShare
>
> "MikeStevens" <MikeStevens@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:AE9E823F-D62B-4842-B6B3-3B9AF54EDE7A@xxxxxx

> > I'm new to this and cannot understand how I add a file or document to a
> > library. I've created Personal and Shared libraries OK but after
> > attempting
> > to drag files into them, they remain empty. Any help and where to obtain
> > basic instructions would be appreciated.

>

MikeStevens wrote:

> Thank you Fransico, but: How exactly do I copy a file into the library. That
> is my problem.

I "library" is just a Windows folder. Copy the file you want to share
into the folder on your PC and it will be synchronized onto the
equivalent folders on the other PCs.

Regards,
richi.
www.richij.com

Richi

Yes, I've been told to 'Copy the file you want to share into the folder on
my PC". I want to know EXACTLY how to do it. It may seem obvious to you
experts, but when I try to copy by dragging, copying etc , it doesn't go into
the library.

Apologies for being so stupid.

Mike

"Richi Jennings" wrote:

> MikeStevens wrote:

> > Thank you Fransico, but: How exactly do I copy a file into the library. That
> > is my problem.

>
> I "library" is just a Windows folder. Copy the file you want to share
> into the folder on your PC and it will be synchronized onto the
> equivalent folders on the other PCs.
>
> Regards,
> richi.
> www.richij.com
>

Incidentally, maybe I should have mentioned that I'm not using a PC but a Mac.

Mike

"Richi Jennings" wrote:

> MikeStevens wrote:

> > Thank you Fransico, but: How exactly do I copy a file into the library. That
> > is my problem.

>
> I "library" is just a Windows folder. Copy the file you want to share
> into the folder on your PC and it will be synchronized onto the
> equivalent folders on the other PCs.
>
> Regards,
> richi.
> www.richij.com
>

MikeStevens wrote:

> Incidentally, maybe I should have mentioned that I'm not using a PC but a Mac.

Aha! Yes, it turns out that you should have mentioned that. There's a
bug in the Mac version that stops it synchronizing if encryption is
enabled, which is the default.

Ctrl-click on the FS icon in the menu bar, select More|settings, select
the transfers screen and uncheck Encrypt transfers, click OK.

Now stop FS by Ctrl-clicking on the FS icon in the menu bar and
selecting Shutdown, then start it again from the dock.

Do this on all your Macs.


richi.
www.richij.com

Thanks you Richi, but I still don't know how to copy a file into a library.
Maybe I'm not explaining my problem very well.

I want to write a Word document and copy it into a library. It may be
obvious to skilled users but not to me.

Mike

"Richi Jennings" wrote:

> MikeStevens wrote:

> > Incidentally, maybe I should have mentioned that I'm not using a PC but a Mac.

>
> Aha! Yes, it turns out that you should have mentioned that. There's a
> bug in the Mac version that stops it synchronizing if encryption is
> enabled, which is the default.
>
> Ctrl-click on the FS icon in the menu bar, select More|settings, select
> the transfers screen and uncheck Encrypt transfers, click OK.
>
> Now stop FS by Ctrl-clicking on the FS icon in the menu bar and
> selecting Shutdown, then start it again from the dock.
>
> Do this on all your Macs.
>
>
> richi.
> www.richij.com
>

On Apr 4, 12:34 am, MikeStevens
<MikeStev...@xxxxxx> wrote:

> Thanks you Richi, but I still don't know how to copy a file into a library.
> Maybe I'm not explaining my problem very well.
>
> I want to write a Word document and copy it into a library. It may be
> obvious to skilled users but not to me.
>
> Mike
>
> "Richi Jennings" wrote:

> > MikeStevens wrote:

> > > Incidentally, maybe I should have mentioned that I'm not using a PC but a Mac.

>

> > Aha! Yes, it turns out that you should have mentioned that. There's a
> > bug in the Mac version that stops it synchronizing if encryption is
> > enabled, which is the default.

>

> > Ctrl-click on the FS icon in the menu bar, select More|settings, select
> > the transfers screen and uncheck Encrypt transfers, click OK.

>

> > Now stop FS by Ctrl-clicking on the FS icon in the menu bar and
> > selecting Shutdown, then start it again from the dock.

>

> > Do this on all your Macs.

>

> > richi.
> >www.richij.com

Mike.. a "library" consists of file folders on your computer that you
have designated should be sync'd. Say that you create a library called
"MIkes Files". The Folder you have told Foldershare to include in this
library are, for example (using Windows Terminology) "My Documents".
Now any file that you place into the "My Documents" folder on your
computer will automatically be replicated on the other machines that
are a member of the library.

I think you are getting confused with the notion that you have to add
something to the library on the FolderShare website.., you dont. You
set up the folders that FolderShare should monitor as part of your
library, then you forget about FolderShare.

Hope this is clearer for you.. it's so simple it's not obvious

Regards, Stephan

Stephan

Brilliant, thank you. I was confused when I was told to 'copy' files into
the library.
Your explanation was very useful.

Regards

Mike

"StephanSF@xxxxxx" wrote:

> On Apr 4, 12:34 am, MikeStevens
> <MikeStev...@xxxxxx> wrote:

> > Thanks you Richi, but I still don't know how to copy a file into a library.
> > Maybe I'm not explaining my problem very well.
> >
> > I want to write a Word document and copy it into a library. It may be
> > obvious to skilled users but not to me.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > "Richi Jennings" wrote:

> > > MikeStevens wrote:
> > > > Incidentally, maybe I should have mentioned that I'm not using a PC but a Mac.

> >

> > > Aha! Yes, it turns out that you should have mentioned that. There's a
> > > bug in the Mac version that stops it synchronizing if encryption is
> > > enabled, which is the default.

> >

> > > Ctrl-click on the FS icon in the menu bar, select More|settings, select
> > > the transfers screen and uncheck Encrypt transfers, click OK.

> >

> > > Now stop FS by Ctrl-clicking on the FS icon in the menu bar and
> > > selecting Shutdown, then start it again from the dock.

> >

> > > Do this on all your Macs.

> >

> > > richi.
> > >www.richij.com

>
> Mike.. a "library" consists of file folders on your computer that you
> have designated should be sync'd. Say that you create a library called
> "MIkes Files". The Folder you have told Foldershare to include in this
> library are, for example (using Windows Terminology) "My Documents".
> Now any file that you place into the "My Documents" folder on your
> computer will automatically be replicated on the other machines that
> are a member of the library.
>
> I think you are getting confused with the notion that you have to add
> something to the library on the FolderShare website.., you dont. You
> set up the folders that FolderShare should monitor as part of your
> library, then you forget about FolderShare.
>
> Hope this is clearer for you.. it's so simple it's not obvious
>
> Regards, Stephan
>
>