Must Read Before Using Sync Tools:

1. What is a Sync Tool

In the past, if we wanted to work across multiple devices, we could only manually transfer files through external hard drives, USB drives, and other methods, which was inefficient and time-consuming. "Sync tools" are products designed to solve this need. Through cloud-based sync tools, we can easily keep important files consistent and synchronized across multiple devices.

2. How Sync Tools Work

Most sync tools automatically create a dedicated sync "folder" after installation. The sync tool client automatically uploads files in this folder to cloud servers and syncs them in real-time to every device that has the same sync tool installed, achieving synchronization.

3. Limitations of Sync Tools

Sync tools are not cloud storage space - they are primarily used for syncing and backing up data. Files will still occupy local storage space.
When using Eagle with these cloud sync features, please ensure your network environment is stable to guarantee files can be synchronized successfully.
Do not use unauthorized or unofficial sync tools to avoid performance limitations, data loss, or potential disputes.

Please make sure you understand the above points before proceeding with the sync tool setup steps below.

How to Set Up Dropbox

Dropbox is the world's most well-known cloud sync service that allows us to conveniently sync files and folders across multiple devices. Therefore, we can use the same mechanism to sync Eagle library folders across multiple devices:

Step 1: Download Dropbox Client

Go to Dropbox homepage

Click the download link at the top of the page

Step 2: Install Dropbox Client

Double-click the downloaded file, and the system will automatically install it. After installation is complete, open the Dropbox client. Log in to your Dropbox account, or choose to log in with your Google account

Step 3: Complete Setup

This step completes the setup. If you don't need to make advanced settings, click "Open my Dropbox" to continue.

Step 4: Open Dropbox Sync Folder

By default, the client will automatically open your Dropbox sync folder. If it doesn't open automatically, you can find it at this path: /Username/Dropbox

Step 5: Drag the "Eagle Library" into the Dropbox Sync Folder

Step 6: Return to Eagle, Click Software Menu "Library" > "Load Other Library..."

Step 7: Select the New Eagle Library Path, and Setup is Complete!

Step 8: Go to Other Devices, Repeat the Above Installation Steps, Wait for the Client to Auto-sync, Then Load the New Library Path to Complete Multi-device Synchronization.

If you encounter missing libraries or content after using Dropbox sync, this may be due to incomplete file synchronization. Please refer to this article to learn how to troubleshoot.

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