How do I sinc one note between my computers?

[Angela Knight]

I have a One Note notebook which I want to move to my laptop. One note
refuses to read the file. How to I move files between my two computers? I
realize this is supposed to be some kind of security feature, but I consider
it absurd. I understand I'm supposed to e-mail it to myself or something,
but why in the heck do I have to jump through such hoops to use my own data?
Putting the stuff on the internet would seem to be riskier than putting it on
a disk anyway.

I know Microsoft is paranoid about hacking, but it seems Office becomes LESS
user friendly with every version.

Does anybody know some kind of workaround on this?

 

[LeftFoot]

I regularly synchronize the OneNote folders between my main and backup
systems, and they are fully useable on both systems. In my case I use an
application called Beyond Compare (from Scooter Software) for this task. I
have it EXCLUDE desktop.ini and *.onetoc2 files from the operation when it is
synchronizing the files between the two computers over the network.

There are lots of synchronizing utilities that might work for you, but you
need to be careful when using them, of course.

 

[JackC]

I regularly synchronize the OneNote folders between my main and backup
systems, and they are fully useable on both systems. In my case I use an
application called Beyond Compare (from Scooter Software) for this task. I
have it EXCLUDE desktop.ini and *.onetoc2 files from the operation when it is
synchronizing the files between the two computers over the network.

There are lots of synchronizing utilities that might work for you, but you
need to be careful when using them, of course.

I use a quality free app Allway Sync to sync my Outlook folders on my
work PC and laptop.
http://allwaysync.com/index.html

Jack

 

[Rainald Taesler]

I have a One Note notebook which I want to move to my laptop.

Why do you want to *MOVE* the file(s)???
Do you want to remove the files from the "source" computer?

If you want to use the notebooks in more than one computer you can make
use of OneNote's fantastic automat synching.
For using this feature one has to keep the the notebook files in *one*
computer only.

One note refuses to read the file.

Pls be a bit more specific and let us know what you have done so far.
Normally there is no problem at all to open a notebook deriving from
another computer.

How to I move files between my two
computers? I realize this is supposed to be some kind of security
feature, but I consider it absurd. I understand I'm supposed to
e-mail it to myself or something, but why in the heck do I have to
jump through such hoops to use my own data? Putting the stuff on
the internet would seem to be riskier than putting it on a disk
anyway.

I know Microsoft is paranoid about hacking, but it seems Office
becomes LESS user friendly with every version.

Obviously just pure imagination! No restrictions if one takes the right
way.
No use in "MS bashing" if one just does things the wring way <g,d&rf>.

Rainald

 

[Rainald Taesler]

I have a One Note notebook which I want to move to my laptop. One
note refuses to read the file. How to I move files between my two
computers?

[...]

I regularly synchronize the OneNote folders between my main and
backup systems, and they are fully useable on both systems. In my
case I use an application called Beyond Compare (from Scooter
Software) for this task. I have it EXCLUDE desktop.ini and
*.onetoc2 files from the operation when it is synchronizing the
files between the two computers over the network.

There are lots of synchronizing utilities that might work for you,
but you need to be careful when using them, of course.

I take the liberty to object:
Under normal circumstances *file-synching* (what you suggest here) is
not a proper way when working with ON on more than one computer.
OneNote has a fantastic system if *automatic synchronization"!! This is
spoilt by file-sync operations.
They way to work with ON is to keep all of the notebook files just on
*ONE* computer and open them in the other(s) over the network
connection.

Therefore: If one syncs the data files one should always *EXCLUDE* the
whole of folder which is used for storing the notebook files.

Rainald

 

[Rainald Taesler]

I use a quality free app Allway Sync to sync my Outlook folders on
my work PC and laptop.
http://allwaysync.com/index.html

OK for *Outlook*, but IMHO a *seriously*wrong* approach as far as
*OneNote* is concerned
Pls see my reply to LeftFoot.

Rainald

 

[LeftFoot]

Not feasible for all of us. The method I use works perfectly well. I use the
application heavily and haven't had any issues with it at all. One only has
to do some research to learn what to synchronize and what to exclude. That's
why I use Beyond Compare. It's ability to define precise rules is quite a bit
beyond that of the ordinary synchronization utility.

In my case, however, the systems being synchronized only get used
one-at-a-time, and synchronization between then always happens before use of
the application is switched from one system to the other.

I have a One Note notebook which I want to move to my laptop. One
note refuses to read the file. How to I move files between my two
computers?

[...]

I regularly synchronize the OneNote folders between my main and
backup systems, and they are fully useable on both systems. In my
case I use an application called Beyond Compare (from Scooter
Software) for this task. I have it EXCLUDE desktop.ini and
*.onetoc2 files from the operation when it is synchronizing the
files between the two computers over the network.

There are lots of synchronizing utilities that might work for you,
but you need to be careful when using them, of course.

I take the liberty to object:
Under normal circumstances *file-synching* (what you suggest here) is
not a proper way when working with ON on more than one computer.
OneNote has a fantastic system if *automatic synchronization"!! This is
spoilt by file-sync operations.
They way to work with ON is to keep all of the notebook files just on
*ONE* computer and open them in the other(s) over the network
connection.

Therefore: If one syncs the data files one should always *EXCLUDE* the
whole of folder which is used for storing the notebook files.

Rainald

 

[Rainald Taesler]

Not feasible for all of us. The method I use works perfectly well.

I agree that different situations require different ways.
Still I can nit at all understand why you work around IN's system if
synchronization.

I use the application heavily and haven't had any issues with it at
all. One only has to do some research to learn what to synchronize
and what to exclude. That's why I use Beyond Compare. It's ability
to define precise rules is quite a bit beyond that of the ordinary
synchronization utility.

The tool may as fine-tunable as can be, it still works with synching on
a *file* basis. And that normally is a true NoNo with OneNote.

In my case, however, the systems being synchronized only get used
one-at-a-time, and synchronization between then always happens
before use of the application is switched from one system to the
other.

Even if one can exclude that work is done on more than *one* computer
(which IMHO hardly ever cab be guaranteed), I can see no sense in
working this way.
When the files are just kept in one computer and open from a shared
device in other computers, ON absolutely reliably syncs the data as long
and whenever the devices are connected.

What more might one need??

Rainald
P.S. Even if things work fir you your way, pls be so kind bit to
recommend your individual way of working to others who asked about
synching. It could be seriously misleading.

 

[LeftFoot]

I'll be happy to offer my perspective on any subject if I honestly think I
have something to offer. Caveat emptor is always the rule for those who look
for information in locations such as this one. I know for a fact what I'm
doing has no drawbacks. If the originator of the thread has questions, I'm
sure we'll see them.

If I need further advice from you, you can be sure I'll ask for it.

 

[Ben M. Schorr - MVP (OneNote)]

The method you use may work perfectly well for you, but it really isn't
the way I would recommend most users do it.

--
-Ben-
Ben M. Schorr, MVP
Roland Schorr & Tower
http://www.rolandschorr.com
http://www.officeforlawyers.com
Author - The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2007:
http://tinyurl.com/5m3f5q

Not feasible for all of us. The method I use works perfectly well. I use the
application heavily and haven't had any issues with it at all. One only has
to do some research to learn what to synchronize and what to exclude. That's
why I use Beyond Compare. It's ability to define precise rules is quite a bit
beyond that of the ordinary synchronization utility.

In my case, however, the systems being synchronized only get used
one-at-a-time, and synchronization between then always happens before use of
the application is switched from one system to the other.


:

LeftFoot wrote:

:

I have a One Note notebook which I want to move to my laptop. One
note refuses to read the file. How to I move files between my two
computers?

[...]

I regularly synchronize the OneNote folders between my main and
backup systems, and they are fully useable on both systems. In my
case I use an application called Beyond Compare (from Scooter
Software) for this task. I have it EXCLUDE desktop.ini and
*.onetoc2 files from the operation when it is synchronizing the
files between the two computers over the network.

There are lots of synchronizing utilities that might work for you,
but you need to be careful when using them, of course.

I take the liberty to object:
Under normal circumstances *file-synching* (what you suggest here) is
not a proper way when working with ON on more than one computer.
OneNote has a fantastic system if *automatic synchronization"!! This is
spoilt by file-sync operations.
They way to work with ON is to keep all of the notebook files just on
*ONE* computer and open them in the other(s) over the network
connection.

Therefore: If one syncs the data files one should always *EXCLUDE* the
whole of folder which is used for storing the notebook files.

Rainald

 

[LeftFoot]

Hi, Ben.

You're quite right, most especially if we're talking about using OneNote
data from more than a single source. The way I interpreted the OP was that
Angela Knight wished to move the base of operations from one system to
another. I may have taken the message too literally, but the word used was
move. And it sounded as though her real issue in trying to use the
notebook(s) in a new location might have been permissions. Essentially,
that's the way I use OneNote. It's unorthodox as all-get-out, but I have very
good reasons for using the way I do, including deliberately breaking certain
types of links.

Unfortunately, we don't have enough information to go on. I don't think
we're entirely clear on exactly what Angela Knight wishes to do. I may have
misinterpreted. I can see how the message could be read either way, but, even
if she wants to keep more than a single system in synchronization, her
reference to "putting the stuff on the Internet" has me wondering exactly
what's going on. The circumstances and needs of this user aren't really clear
to me, but it sounds as though she is either aware of the "proper" method and
has rejected it (perhaps because she misunderstands what's involved), OR that
she knows exactly what's involved and has to reject the normal way of
accomplishing this for some reason.

The method you use may work perfectly well for you, but it really isn't
the way I would recommend most users do it.

--
-Ben-
Ben M. Schorr, MVP
Roland Schorr & Tower
http://www.rolandschorr.com
http://www.officeforlawyers.com
Author - The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2007:
http://tinyurl.com/5m3f5q

Not feasible for all of us. The method I use works perfectly well. I use the
application heavily and haven't had any issues with it at all. One only has
to do some research to learn what to synchronize and what to exclude. That's
why I use Beyond Compare. It's ability to define precise rules is quite a bit
beyond that of the ordinary synchronization utility.

In my case, however, the systems being synchronized only get used
one-at-a-time, and synchronization between then always happens before use of
the application is switched from one system to the other.


:

LeftFoot wrote:

:

I have a One Note notebook which I want to move to my laptop. One
note refuses to read the file. How to I move files between my two
computers?

[...]

I regularly synchronize the OneNote folders between my main and
backup systems, and they are fully useable on both systems. In my
case I use an application called Beyond Compare (from Scooter
Software) for this task. I have it EXCLUDE desktop.ini and
*.onetoc2 files from the operation when it is synchronizing the
files between the two computers over the network.

There are lots of synchronizing utilities that might work for you,
but you need to be careful when using them, of course.

I take the liberty to object:
Under normal circumstances *file-synching* (what you suggest here) is
not a proper way when working with ON on more than one computer.
OneNote has a fantastic system if *automatic synchronization"!! This is
spoilt by file-sync operations.
They way to work with ON is to keep all of the notebook files just on
*ONE* computer and open them in the other(s) over the network
connection.

Therefore: If one syncs the data files one should always *EXCLUDE* the
whole of folder which is used for storing the notebook files.

Rainald