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ibz
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Apr 1, 2022

Hello,

I use CafeTran on three computers (with two licences) and would now like to ensure that the same database is always used on all three computers. How can I do this? Is it possible to place the CafeTran app on Dropbox? Or do I always have to copy the database (SQLiteMemoryBase.db)?

Thanks a lot for your help!
Irene
 
Hans Lenting
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Databases in your Dropbox Apr 1, 2022

Although I haven't tested the use of databases in my Dropbox, I'd rather not do this for databases (in contrast to glossaries and memories).

I think that you should go for the Bonjour protocol .

Or: Since the SQL database is related to two steps:

  1. Retrieving memories/glossaries
  2. Storing memories/glossaries


which, with ... See more
Although I haven't tested the use of databases in my Dropbox, I'd rather not do this for databases (in contrast to glossaries and memories).

I think that you should go for the Bonjour protocol .

Or: Since the SQL database is related to two steps:

  1. Retrieving memories/glossaries
  2. Storing memories/glossaries


which, with a one-woman show, almost certainly will not be performed at the same moment on different computers: pause your Dropbox synching while you store anything to the database.

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Thank you Apr 1, 2022

Thank you, Hans! I'll check this out ...
 
Jean Dimitriadis
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Using one database on several computers Apr 1, 2022

You can point the TR Database connection (in Preferences > General) to any file location (the location in Dropbox for the .db file, for instance).

However, check the size of the .db file. If it is more than 100 MB, this means the large file would need to be fully synchronized each time there is a change. Depending on the size and the internet connection, it might require waiting for the sync to finish…

And if the size of the .db is less than 100 MB, then the question ... See more
You can point the TR Database connection (in Preferences > General) to any file location (the location in Dropbox for the .db file, for instance).

However, check the size of the .db file. If it is more than 100 MB, this means the large file would need to be fully synchronized each time there is a change. Depending on the size and the internet connection, it might require waiting for the sync to finish…

And if the size of the .db is less than 100 MB, then the question arises: Why use Total Recall and not just a (Big Mama) TMX?

If Dropbox does not allow syncing specific files/folders located anywhere on the computer (pointing to that TMX), I think there are additional (third party) solutions for that.

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Thanks, Jean Apr 1, 2022

I'll check this out as well!
 


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