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synchronisation:sync_sites [2023/12/04 02:31] – [Use js node http client] Kahn Wynyardsynchronisation:sync_sites [2024/09/04 17:40] (current) – [Viewing Sync Sites] Gary Willetts
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 Double-click on a site in the list to open its details window: Double-click on a site in the list to open its details window:
  
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-The various fields are all described below in the [[synchronisation:sync_sites#creating_new_sync_sites|Creating New Sync Sites]] section. Click on the //Log// tab to see a list of the logs that have been recorded for that site:+The various fields are all described below in the [[synchronisation:sync_sites#creating_new_sync_sites|Creating New Sync Sites]] section.
  
-{{ :synchronisation:pasted:20230407-113017.png?700 |}}+Click on the //Details// tab to see some details to do with the support contract for this site: 
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 +Click on the //Log// tab to see a list of the logs that have been recorded for that site: 
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 The filters are set to show all logs for the current day by default. The filters are set to show all logs for the current day by default.
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 === Password === === Password ===
-The password is a password! It is used by remote sites to authenticate with the central server. You cannot view the password that is set, so you should record it securely.+The password is used by remote sites to authenticate with the central server.  It is recommended to use copy and paste so as to avoid data entry errors, particularly as you cannot view the password that is set here.
  
-Note: due to this being used for authentication, beware editing it. If you change the password on an actively used site, the remote site will stop syncing. To resume syncing, the password must be restored to the old value on the central server, or updated to the new value on the remote site.+<WRAP center round alert 60%> 
 +  * Take care to record this password securely as it will be required when creating the datafile on the remote site.   
 +  * This password is used for authentication, so beware of editing it. If you change the password for an active remote site, the remote site will stop syncing. To resume syncing, the password must be restored to the old value on the central server, or updated to the new value on the remote site. 
 +</WRAP>
  
 === Hardware ID === === Hardware ID ===
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 === Use of JS Node HTTP Client === === Use of JS Node HTTP Client ===
 This preference is not recommended and will be disabled in future versions of mSupply (v7.11 and above). Node JS was used in special circumstances where 4D HTTP handlers were not working well on cellular connections for certain regions. This has been improved and Node JS is no longer needed. This preference is not recommended and will be disabled in future versions of mSupply (v7.11 and above). Node JS was used in special circumstances where 4D HTTP handlers were not working well on cellular connections for certain regions. This has been improved and Node JS is no longer needed.
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-<del>If checked then a js node http client will be used to transmit and receive synchronisation data instead of the built-in mSupply webserver. Useful in some special circumstances.</del> 
  
 === Sync interval === === Sync interval ===
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 === Server URL === === Server URL ===
 Only visible if you are on a remote site. The URL of the server to synchronise with, including the port number if necessary. Only visible if you are on a remote site. The URL of the server to synchronise with, including the port number if necessary.
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 +=== Site is Open mSupply central server === 
 +<WRAP center round important 60%>
 +In mSupply v7.14.00 we've added an //Open mSupply central server settings// section. This must be set for all Open mSupply sites from Open mSupply v2.0.0 onwards. The settings are used to identify the Open mSupply Central Server and tell Open mSupply remote sites where their server is.
 +</WRAP>
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 +{{:synchronisation:screenshot_2024-04-23_at_10.20.50_pm.png?400|}}
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 +This checkbox is only editable when the site is not active on mSupply central server. Only one site can be set as the open mSupply central server, an alert will be shown if you try to set this when another site already has it set. 
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 +=== Open mSupply central server url ===
 +The URL which points to the open mSupply central server. This URL will be sent to all open mSupply remote sites on every sync iteration, and an open mSupply remote site will, in turn, use this URL to synchronise with the open mSupply central server. This URL can be changed if the open mSupply central server site is relocated.
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 ==== Adding stores ==== ==== Adding stores ====
 **Note:** You can only add a single store to a //mobile// type site. If you try to add another mSupply will show you an alert telling you that you can't add another. **Note:** You can only add a single store to a //mobile// type site. If you try to add another mSupply will show you an alert telling you that you can't add another.
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 ==== Removing stores to the Central Server site ==== ==== Removing stores to the Central Server site ====
  
-To remove a store, highlight the store you wish to remove in the list of stores in the Site window, then press the //Remote store// button.+To remove a store, highlight the store you wish to remove in the list of stores in the Site window, then press the //Remove store// button.
  
 Stores removed from a remote site will automatically be moved to the Central Server site.  Stores removed from a remote site will automatically be moved to the Central Server site. 
  • Last modified: 2023/12/04 02:31
  • by Kahn Wynyard