Manually Synchronize the Local Workspace

You can manually synchronize the vault from your local workspace whenever necessary, such as after completing changes to an important document that needs somebody's immediate attention. You do not have to wait until the next automatic synchronization takes place.

PowerWeb Procedures

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In the scenario where there are changes in both the vault and in the local workspace, the user will be prompted to choose the appropriate changes and resolve the merge conflict.

If the Sync Workspace, Synchronize Now, or Lock Documents and Sync Workspace commands are disabled, enable Site Cache Mode in your preferences. This mode enables a communication channel between the server and the local client. To synchronize from the web interface, it is required that the server send a command to the local client via this channel.

Synchronize While Online

If you attempt to synchronize your local workspace when a document has a version in the vault newer than the version in your local workspace, the local workspace client warns you that the document may contain updates from other users, and that any local changes may be lost after synchronization. You can then abort the operation.

To manually synchronize while working in Online mode:

Choose between two options:
- On the Edit menu, in the Workspace group, select Sync Workspace.
- To synchronize from the Navigation pane:
  1. Right-click your selection.
  2. Point to Edit.
  3. Select Sync Workspace.

Synchronize While Offline

Lock Document and Sync Workspace

You can also choose to simultaneously lock documents and synchronize the workspace. This functionality prevents changes from being made by other users while the files are on your to-do list. It also ensures that your local files are up-to-date. You can then proceed to edit the contents of the documents.

To lock and synchronize one or more selected documents:

Choose between two options:
- Select the Search Results heading.
  
  This will apply the command you select to all results in your search, including results on subsequent pages.
- Select the documents you want to lock and synchronize.
Choose between two options:
- To take action from the Edit menu:
  1. On the Edit menu, in the Workspace group, click the down arrow on the Lock Document command.
  2. Select Lock Documents and Sync Workspace.
- To take action from the Navigation pane:
  1. Right-click your selection.
  2. Point to Edit.
  3. Point to Lock Document.
  4. Select Lock Documents and Sync Workspace.

PowerUser Procedures

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