Comments: Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

very handy and easy.  Just what I've been looking for.

This was very helpful for me and my husband who both use TnTMPD.  Thanks.

I'm assuming the Dropbox Mode isn't really Dropbox exclusive?  Microsoft just amped up SkyDrive/Mesh and I'm hoping to accomplish the TntMPD DB share via that platform, plus get the "in use" warning if my wife has the file open.  Hope to test it out tonight...

It's not Dropbox exclusive.  "Dropbox Mode" is just an easy to describe nickname for the setting.

Although I am fond of Dropbox because if TntMPD's Dropbox Mode fails, and if both people make changes, Dropbox creaes a copy of the database that doesn't win the sync conflict, so that you can reconcile it later w/ TntSync.

I saved my TNT database to dropbox from my windows OS.  When I try to open it in my mac, it says "there is not a windows program configured to open this file".  How can I save this to open it both on my mac and pc?

Hi Kristin,  In TntMPD for Mac, under the "File" menu, click on "Open".  Then select your TntMPD database in Dropbox.  --Troy

Troy, I tried this and when I go to select the file, I can't select my database.  It doesn't recognize it as a compatible file.

Hi Kristin,  When you get an error message, click the "Details" button and report those details to the forums. --Troy

I noticed that there are three Tntmpd files in my Tnt Dropbox. Should I share the entire folder with my spouse? If I should share only one file which file would that be and will the others automatically update when changes are made? I see a .lock, a .laccdp, and .mpddb. thanks for this great feature and taking a couple minutes to clarify things for me.

_Mike

You need to share the entire folder (containing your TntMPD database) with your spouse.

My husband and I did this, and we can both open TnTMPD on both computers, accessing the database in dropbox without any problems or error messages. However, when I updated a record while on my computer, it didn't show up on his. Both of our TnTMPD's are accessing the database in dropbox and not on the hard drive. Any idea why they aren't syncing?

Hi Christina, are you upgraded to TntMPD 3.0?  I think this will help.

We are a small ministry and we (office staff) have set up our fellow staff members databases to skydrive so we can keep them updated for them via a csv file.  We are considering moving from Quickbooks to Donorwise to track each individual donation.  Can we still easily maintain each individual staff members support database through our skydrive databases? Or do we have to use TNTDataserver?

Hi Carl,  Interesting approach you've taken!  This is more of a DonorWise question, but since I'm also the DonorWise developer I'll answer your question!  DonorWise can e-mail these csv files directly.  If you're moving to DonorWise, I'd strongly suggest you use TntMPD.DataServer and ask Thad Hoskins if he could host the web server portion for a small fee.

Hi there. I don't see why you should choose between the two? You can use one storage provider, like dropbox, and then move the content to any other cloud storage provider.

I've been doing it using a nice service called 'Cloudsfer' which helps you move content between cloud systems:

www.cloudsfer.com. You should check it out.

Ruth.