by Ernie » Wed Jan 03, 2024 3:48 pm
Hi,
Sorry for the slow response.
The "App Server" sync uses the Flashcards Deluxe (FCD) server handling the syncing. This is what I recommend. A FCD account is required.
The general process is to add a deck (e.g. from Google Drive), turn on sync, sync that deck (which copies it to the cloud). Then on other device, turn on sync, and active that deck in the cloud, and it should then copy from cloud to 2nd device. Now they should stay in sync.
You will use Google Drive to add new decks and update existing decks. This is *independent* of the sync. No need to have the Sync use Google Drive.
Once you add a new deck from Google Drive, the "Deck Code" should be set and start with "G:". In the decks screen, swipe left on deck, tap Edit at right. Notice the Deck Code. Does it start with G: ? It should then be the file name.
If you want to update your deck, you'd first update the Google Sheet (outside of the app). Then in the app, tap Edit, Download/Update. It should redownload from Google Drive. If you get an error, does the Deck Code look valid?
You mentioned the app deleting your Google Sheet. This does not happen during a Sync. it only happens if you Export your deck to Google Drive. It will then trash your current version and export a new one. But Exporting may not be needed for any reason. Generally you'll just update your sheet, then run Download/Update from the app.
After your deck as been updated from Google, then sync will then handle copying the changes to your other device.
If need more guidance, let me know.
Ernie
Hi,
Sorry for the slow response.
The "App Server" sync uses the Flashcards Deluxe (FCD) server handling the syncing. This is what I recommend. A FCD account is required.
The general process is to add a deck (e.g. from Google Drive), turn on sync, sync that deck (which copies it to the cloud). Then on other device, turn on sync, and active that deck in the cloud, and it should then copy from cloud to 2nd device. Now they should stay in sync.
You will use Google Drive to add new decks and update existing decks. This is *independent* of the sync. No need to have the Sync use Google Drive.
Once you add a new deck from Google Drive, the "Deck Code" should be set and start with "G:". In the decks screen, swipe left on deck, tap Edit at right. Notice the Deck Code. Does it start with G: ? It should then be the file name.
If you want to update your deck, you'd first update the Google Sheet (outside of the app). Then in the app, tap Edit, Download/Update. It should redownload from Google Drive. If you get an error, does the Deck Code look valid?
You mentioned the app deleting your Google Sheet. This does not happen during a Sync. it only happens if you Export your deck to Google Drive. It will then trash your current version and export a new one. But Exporting may not be needed for any reason. Generally you'll just update your sheet, then run Download/Update from the app.
After your deck as been updated from Google, then sync will then handle copying the changes to your other device.
If need more guidance, let me know.
Ernie