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Filter Master Directory Files

The filtering options enable you to include or exclude files from the Master root directories. These options do not select (or clear) items in the Master Root Directories dialog. That has to be done manually. However, the filtering options enable you to fine-tune your directory selection and display only the files that will be replicated.

For example, if you choose to include only text files, you need to select the required directories and enter the filter parameter. Then, only text files that are stored in these directories will be displayed on the left area of the Master Root Directories dialog.

The Master root directories filters enables you to use a variety of filtering characters, such as characters, strings, wildcards, file names or extensions, etc. The following standard wildcards are available:

Note: A "character" in this context refers only to alphabetical or numerical character.

• An asterisk (*) selects any number of characters/digits of all types.
• A question mark (?) selects any single character or numeric digit.
• A pound sign (#) selects itself or any numeric digit.
• An "at" sign (@) selects itself or any single alphabetic character.
• Entering other characters (one or many) selects for those specific characters.

A given filter selection applies to all files in all selected directories in the scenario.

The Filter options are as follows:

• No filter - all the directories and files you manually select will be replicated. This is the default option. Refer to Select Master Directories and Their Contents for Replication.
• Include files - ONLY the selected files or file-types will be replicated. Refer to Include Files.
• Exclude files - ONLY the selected files or file-types will be excluded from replication, and all others will be included. Refer to Exclude Files.