diff --git a/doc/faq.rst b/doc/faq.rst index dba2efdf2..edbd1ff31 100644 --- a/doc/faq.rst +++ b/doc/faq.rst @@ -18,3 +18,32 @@ The sync client has been intentionally limited to sync no deeper than fifty sub-directories, to help prevent memory problems. Unfortunately, it, *currently*, does not report an error when this occurs. However, a UI notification is planned for a future release of ownCloud. + +I want to move my local sync folder +----------------------------------- + +The ownCloud desktop client does not provide a way to change the local sync directory. +However, it can be done, though it is a bit unorthodox. +Specifically, you have to: + +1. Remove the existing connection which syncs to the wrong directory +2. Add a new connection which syncs to the desired directory + +image:: images/setup/ownCloud-remove_existing_connection.png + +To do so, in the client UI, which you can see above, click the "**Account**" drop-down menu and then click "Remove". +This will display a "**Confirm Account Removal**" dialog window. + +image:: images/setup/ownCloud-remove_existing_connection_confirmation_dialog.png + +If you're sure, click "**Remove connection**". + +Then, click the Account drop-down menu again, and this time click "**Add new**". + +image:: images/setup/ownCloud-replacement_connection_wizard.png + +This opens the ownCloud Connection Wizard, which you can see above, *but* with an extra option. +This option provides the ability to either: keep the existing data (synced by the previous connection) or to start a clean sync (erasing the existing data). + +Make your choice and click "**Connect...**". +This will then step you through the Connection Wizard, just as you did when you setup the previous sync connection, but giving you the opportunity to choose a new sync directory. diff --git a/doc/images/setup/ownCloud-remove_existing_connection.png b/doc/images/setup/ownCloud-remove_existing_connection.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..eef14f860 Binary files /dev/null and b/doc/images/setup/ownCloud-remove_existing_connection.png differ diff --git a/doc/images/setup/ownCloud-remove_existing_connection_confirmation_dialog.png b/doc/images/setup/ownCloud-remove_existing_connection_confirmation_dialog.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c320d665b Binary files /dev/null and b/doc/images/setup/ownCloud-remove_existing_connection_confirmation_dialog.png differ diff --git a/doc/images/setup/ownCloud-replacement_connection_wizard.png b/doc/images/setup/ownCloud-replacement_connection_wizard.png new file mode 100755 index 000000000..19b3096bf Binary files /dev/null and b/doc/images/setup/ownCloud-replacement_connection_wizard.png differ