PowerFolder supports to get configured by command line or script. This makes it easy to configure clients automatically. It is possible to create or join existing folders via command line option.
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Command line option
Format: "PowerFolder.exe" "--createfolder" "key1=value1;key2=value2;key2=value2;..."
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This sets up the directory D:\Data\FileToBackup to be backed up daily at 22:00 (10:00 pm) to the connected server.
Options
Directory name
It's mandatory to specify a directory name. e.g.
dir=C:\Work
PowerFolder name
The name of the PowerFolder is optional. e.g.
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If omitted the directory name will be taken as logical PowerFolder name.
PowerFolder id
The internal ID of the PowerFolder is optional, but must be provided when joining an existing folder. If omitted a random generic ID will be generated.
id=[ds88fEXSITINGID]
Transfer Mode setting
It's possible to configure the transfer mode for the client by providing the following command line key/value:
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If omitted "Auto Synchronization" is taken by default.
Download Script
To set the script that should be executed after a successful download on the folder provide the following setting:
dlscript=C:\Newfile.bat %1
Backup by Server
It's possible to automatically mirror/backup the folder by the server by adding the following setting:
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The client will automatically configure to server to backup/mirror the created/joined folder.
Silent setup
By default a configuration wizard opens letting the user confirm all settings. If the client should automatically set everything up without user interaction add the following setting:
silent=true
Notes
Many settings can be taken from Configuration file such as the Transfer Mode setting (syncprofile) and ID
Examples
PowerFolder.exe "--createfolder" "dir=D:\APPLICATION\UPGRADE;name=APP/UPGRADE;syncprofile=true,true,true,true,5,false,12,0,m,Auto-sync;id=XDSFFFDFD;dlscript=AUTOUPDATE.bat#silent=true"
Joins the existing folder "APP/UPGRADE" and synchronizes the files from/to "D:\APPLICATION\UPGRADE". After successful download the script "AUTOUPDATE.bat" is executed. The whole setup happens without user interaction (silent).
Removing folders
It is also possible to remove folders by executing a script. Format: "PowerFolder.exe" "--removefolder" "key1=value1;key2=value2;key2=value2;..."
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PowerFolder.exe "--removefolder" "name=APP/UPGRADE" PowerFolder.exe "--removefolder" "id=[ds77X6d7834]" PowerFolder.exe "--removefolder" "dir=D:\APPLICATION\UPGRADE"