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On desktop, it is recommended to work on a local copy of a project, and back that project up to a cloud service, e.g. Dropbox. On desktop, backup settings are for individual projects, so it's ok to create a subdirectory within `~/Dropbox/Apps/Scrivener/`.
== Deskop/laptop ==


So for example:
On Desktop work directly from a project stored within a Dropbox directory.


`~/Desktop/local/path/my-project.scriv` (local working copy) > `~/Dropbox/Apps/Scrivener/my-project/my-project.scriv` (cloud backup)
This project can be backed up locally using Scrivener's '''Backup''' preferences.


The iPad syncs to the `/Apps/Scrivener/` directory within the Dropbox cloud service. All the projects found there (including in subdirectories) will show up on the Scrivener home screen.
On another desktop/laptop Dropbox will sync the changes within the Dropbox directory. Open the file from within the Dropbox directory on the remote laptop/desktop. Again, local backups can be made on the remote laptop/desktop.


* Scrivener projects are saved in `~/Dropbox/Apps/Scrivener/`
'''Never''' have the Scrivener project open on two computers at once.
* It is ok to have subdirectories for individual projects, but desktop syncs on a project-by-project basis, while iPad has only one sync setting.
 
== iOS ==
 
Store the synced projects in `/Dropbox/Apps/Scrivener/`. The iOS Scrivener app will prompt to sync with Dropbox when opened. A list of projects will be displayed on the app home screen. Make sure to click the '''Sync''' button when opening and closing the project, or set preferences to sync when opening and closing the app.
 
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Latest revision as of 15:54, 11 May 2021

Deskop/laptop[edit]

On Desktop work directly from a project stored within a Dropbox directory.

This project can be backed up locally using Scrivener's Backup preferences.

On another desktop/laptop Dropbox will sync the changes within the Dropbox directory. Open the file from within the Dropbox directory on the remote laptop/desktop. Again, local backups can be made on the remote laptop/desktop.

Never have the Scrivener project open on two computers at once.

iOS[edit]

Store the synced projects in /Dropbox/Apps/Scrivener/. The iOS Scrivener app will prompt to sync with Dropbox when opened. A list of projects will be displayed on the app home screen. Make sure to click the Sync button when opening and closing the project, or set preferences to sync when opening and closing the app.

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