--- SYNCDOCS COMMAND LINE OPTIONS ---
(see [Link] for
more)
Run once only
If you wish to run Syncdocs only once, for backup purposes, say once a day, you can
add an item to the Windows scheduler.
The Syncdocs command line option to run once is �OnlyRunSyncOnce
This option is not case sensitive.
Standard shell error reporting is supported, exit code 0 means no problems, 1 a
serious error.
Specifying another user
You can specify another user for Syncdocs with the �u or �user option.
The syntax is:
[Link] �u my_other_account@[Link]
This will start Syncdocs with this user�s Syncdocs credentials and settings, the
same as switching users in the Preferences menu.
If the user specified does not exist, then Syncdocs will ask the user for their
details. If Syncdocs is already running, accounts will not be switched.
This can be useful for deployment.
If you use multiple accounts, you can create desktop shortcuts for each account
using this command line.
Live command line options
The options below work fastest when Syncdocs is already running and synced. If
Syncdocs is not running, it will take a few (5-60) seconds to log in first, before
processing your command.
Creating new files
To create a new document on Google Docs:
[Link] create doc
In general the syntax is:
[Link] create [doc|sheet|presentation|email|calendar]
to create the new type you wish in a web browser on Google Docs.
Uploading existing files
To upload an existing file (of any type) from your PC to Google Docs:
[Link] upload �C:\path\[Link]�
If exactly the same file (based on contents, file name and time) is already on
Google Docs, then the file is not uploaded again. If the file is uploaded, it is
uploaded to the �Direct Uploads� collection on Google.
To view a file
Similar to uploading a file, to view a file in Google Docs using the default web
browser:
[Link] view �C:\path\[Link]�
Google supports viewing:
Office 2007/2010 .docx, .xlsx, pptx
Office 95-2003 .doc, xls, ppt, pps
Open/Libre Office/Open Document Format .odt, ods
Apple pages.
.pdf, .xps
most image formats: .jpg, .bmp, .png
vector images: .ai, .dxf, .svg
postscript: .ps, .eps
fonts: .ttf
archives: .zip, .rar
see here for a full list
If exactly the same file is already on Google Docs, then the online version is
used. If the file is uploaded, it is uploaded to the �Direct Uploads� collection on
Google.
To open a file for editing
Similar to viewing a file, you can open a file for editing, if the file format can
be edited and your current settings allow conversion to Google Docs.
[Link] open �C:\path\[Link]�
Only formats supported for editing will be opened (most MS Office and Open files
and text files, see Conversion section of FAQ for more).
If the file cannot be opened, it will be opened for viewing.
To share
Similar to uploading a file, to share a file in Google Docs
[Link] share �C:\path\[Link]�
If exactly the same file is already on Google Docs, then the online version is
used. If the file is uploaded, it is uploaded to the �Public Share� or �Direct
Uploads� collection on Google, depending on whether it is shared publically, or
just to specific users and groups.
You can share entire folder trees in the same way:
[Link] share �C:\path\folder\�
Note the trailing slash �folder\�. Syncdocs will upload the whole folder tree on
the next sync, if it is not already on Google.
- Automatic Deployment and Account pre-configuration -
For administrators who want to deploy and pre-configure Google Drive to their
users, there�s an automated deployment guide. This describes command line options
useful for deployment like:
-syncfolder -oauth -user -password -iacceptterms
(see [Link] for
full examples)
