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ibz Local time: 19:46 Member (2007) English to German + ...
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
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Hans Lenting Netherlands Member (2006) German to Dutch
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).
Or: Since the SQL database is related to two steps:
Retrieving memories/glossaries
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.
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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