

Path /Parent* - matches all paths whose top level folder is “Parent” Path /folder1/file2.ext - matches file by its path Line that starts with "path /" (or just "/") matches file or folder path (relative to sync folder) separates folders (do not use \ as folder separator, not even in Windows) Use it when character to match is * or ? or [ matches a range of characters, such as a to z Include all files that have extension 'ext', in all sub-folders. Include only this file or folder, as specified by its complete path '/FolderName/FileName'. Include Only ‘/FolderName/FileName’ file or folder:.Exclude All 'ItemName' files or folders:Įxclude all files or folders (in any of subfolders) that are named 'ItemName'.Įxclude all files that have extension 'ext', in all sub-folders.Exclude '/FolderName/FileName' file or folder:Įxclude only this file or folder, as specified by its complete path '/FolderName/FileName'.The easiest way to exclude or include a file or group of files is to use the Analyze function, right-click the file or folder, and select one of the Exclusion/Inclusion commands. Exclude Temporary files and folders (checked by default):Įxclude files and folders that are temporary and not worth saving.Īdding Filters from Context Menu after Analyze.Exclude System files and folders (un-checked by default):Įxclude files and folders that have SYSTEM attribute.Exclude Hidden files and folders (un-checked by default):Įxclude files and folders that have HIDDEN attribute.Folders are considered empty if they contain no files or if they contain only files that were excluded by Filters. If checked then Exclude folders that are empty or that contain only empty folders. Exclude empty folders (un-checked by default):.NOTE: By design, exclusions will take priority over inclusions.Īt the bottom of the page, under Include and Exclude, you will see 4 more options: If not empty, files and folders whose names match an inclusion filter - and do not match any exclusion filters - are included in synchronization.įiles and folders that match an exclusion filter will be excluded from synchronization. Overview of the "Filters" Section in Job Options (Windows and Mac) Overview of the "Filters" Section in Job Options (Windows and Mac).
