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diff --git a/bin/kdepim/MultiSyncHowTo.txt b/bin/kdepim/MultiSyncHowTo.txt index 25e5be8..3591eb9 100644 --- a/bin/kdepim/MultiSyncHowTo.txt +++ b/bin/kdepim/MultiSyncHowTo.txt @@ -1,294 +1,203 @@ +Multi Sync HowTo -HAS TO BE WRITTEN +With KDE-Pim/Pi you can sync several devices +"in one go". That means you choose on one device +(where everything is confgured in the right way) +"Multiple Sync" and all devices will be synced. +All devices must be reachable via network. -Sync HowTo Zaurus <-> KDE +In this HowTo we will give an explicit example what to set up +and how configure. +We assume, that we have four devices which should be synced: +A Sharp Zaurus PDA with KDE-Pim/Pi installed.. +A Windows laptop with KDE-Pim/Pi installed. +A Linux Desktop with KDE installed. +A Linux Laptop with KDE installed. -This is a -Sync HowTo Zaurus <-> K-Desktop Environment(KDE) -using the KDE-Pim/Pi applications -KAddressbook/Pi (KA/Pi) and KOrganizer/Pi (KO/Pi) -on the Zaurus (Z). +NOTE: Your KDE version must be 3.3.0 or higher for sncing with. + Please read KDE Sync HowTo how to update your SuSE 9.1 to KDE 3.3.x + (KDE Sync HowTo is available in the help menu of KO/Pi and KA/Pi). -You can now easily sync your Z with the -PIM data of the KDE. -(addressbook and calendar data). -You need to install the desktop versions -of KA/Pi+KO/Pi on the desktop. -You need KDE version 3.3.0 or higher on your desktop. -You need KA/Pi+KO/Pi version 1.9.11 or higher on the desktop -and on the Z. +The Zaurus is connected to the Linux Desktop via USB cable. -NOTE: Almost the same procedure will make it possible to -sync KA/Pi+KO/Pi running on Windows with KDE via network. +All calendar addressbook data should be synced with the other devices. +That means in particular, that the calendar/address data of KDE on +the Linux laptop and desktop is synced with the other devices. -The setup+sync procedure is: +First we have to install the needed programs, +then we have to configure the programs. -0) How the syncing works -1) Installing KA/Pi+KO/Pi on the Z -2) Installing desktop version of KA/Pi+KO/Pi on the desktop -3) Connection your Z to the desktop via network - (network connection can be set up via USB cable or (W)Lan -4) Configuring KA/Pi+KO/Pi on Z for Sync -5) Enable remote sync in KA/Pi+KO/Pi on the desktop -6) Sync +***************************************** +(1) Installing the programs: +***************************************** -***************************************************** -0) How the syncing works -***************************************************** - -After setting up everything, the following actions will -be performed when syncing: -User enables "remote pi-sync" on desktop. -User chooses "sync with configured desktop profile" on the Z. -Z sends sync request via network to configured IP/port/password. -KO/Pi on desktop detects sync request and syncs with KDE (configurable!). -A window pops up, that KO/Pi on desktop is in "remote syncing mode". -If a conflict occurs when syncing KO/PI<->KDE on the desktop, -automatically the newest entry is choosen. -(To avoid the need of user interaction) -KO/Pi on desktop sends synced file to Zaurus. -KO/Pi on desktop is in "waiting mode" to get synced file back. -Zaurus is syncing it's own calendar with the received file. -Here can be some user interaction needed, i.e. -if the sync profile is configured as -"ask for every entry on conflict" and a conflict occurs. -Zaurus sends back synced file to desktop. -Syncing on Zaurus is complete now. -KO/Pi on desktop gets back synced file. -KO/Pi on desktop removes all entries in its own calendar and -reloads the synced file. -KO/Pi on desktop syncs with KDE. -After syncing with KDE is finished, KO/Pi closes -the "remote syncing mode" window and displays -a "syncing complete" message in the headline. - -The actual syncing KO/Pi on desktop <-> KDE is -performed by a small command line tool "kdecaldump", -which writes/reads the complete KDE calendar resources to -a file/from a file. -KO/Pi tags changed entries such that an unchanged entry -is not changed in KDE by kdecaldump. That is important for -calendar entries in KDE, stored in a "disconnected IMAP" calendar resource. - - -Same way is KA/Pi working. - - -***************************************************** -1) Installing KA/Pi+KO/Pi on the Z -***************************************************** - -Download latest version of KA/Pi+KO/Pi from +Download the files from http://sourceforge.net/projects/kdepimpi/ -Project KDE/Pim. -Direct link is: -http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=104103&package_id=112604 -Click on the version number to read the release notes/change log. -Choose there the right precompiled package for your Z: -For Sharp ROM --File: kdepim_1.x.xx_for_SharpROM.ipk.zip -For Open Zaurus ROM: --File: kdepim_1.x.xx_for_OZ-gcc3xx.ipk.zip -If unsure, choose: --File: kdepim_1.x.xx_for_SharpROM.ipk.zip - -Unzip the file and install the packages as usual on your Z. -In order to intstall KA/Pi+KO/Pi on your Z, -you need to install the following files: -kmicrokdelibs_1.x.xx_arm.ipk -kaddressbook_1.x.xx_arm.ipk -korganizer_1.x.xx_arm.ipk - -***************************************************** -2) Installing desktop version of KA/Pi+KO/Pi on the desktop -***************************************************** +project name KDE/Pim. +Download the latest release. +You will find in every file a ReadMe, +where you can read how to install. +(a) Installing KDE-Pim/Pi on the Windows laptop: + Download file kdepim_X.X.X_for_Windows.exe.zip +(b) Installing KDE-Pim/Pi on the Linux laptop and desktop: + Download file KDE-Pim-Pi-1.9.10-SuSE9.1.i586.rpm.zip +(c) Installing KDE-Pim/Pi on the Sharp Zaurus PDA: + Depending on your Rom: + Download file kdepim_X.X.X_for_SharpROM.ipk.zip + or file kdepim_X.X.X_for_OZ-gcc3xx.ipk.zip for OpenZaurus users. + If unsure, download kdepim_X.X.X_for_SharpROM.ipk.zip + +We assume that we have now on every device KDE-Pim/Pi installed. +To learn more about syncing, please read now the +Sync HowTo +KDE Sync HowTo +available in the help menu of KO/Pi and KA/Pi. + + +***************************************** +(2) Configuring KDE-Pim/Pi for Multiple sync: +***************************************** + +In mutiple sync, we have one aktive sync device and many +other passive sync devices. + +We use the Linux desktop as the active sync device. +But there is no limitation. In general, you can choose +any device as active sync device. +The Zaurus is connected to the Linux Desktop via USB cable. +Please read the KDE Sync HowTo to know how to set up this connection. + +We assume, that the devices have the following IP numbers: +Windows laptop: 192.168.0.40 +Linux laptop: 192.168.0.88 +Zaurus: 192.168.129.201 +Linux desktop: 192.168.0.99 + +***************************************** +(2a) Configuring the passive sync devices: +***************************************** + +(i) Windows laptop: 192.168.0.40: Name: XP +Start KO/Pi +Choose menu: Synchronize - Enable PiSync +Leave port as the default 9197. +Choose password xyz. +Click OK. + +(ii) Linux laptop: 192.168.0.88: Name: BUG +Start KO/Pi +Choose menu: Synchronize - Enable PiSync +Leave port as the default 9197. +Check the box "Automatically sync with KDE-Desktop when receiving sync request". +Choose password xyz. +Click OK. + +(iii) Zaurus: 192.168.129.201: Name: Z760 +Start KO/Pi +Choose menu: Synchronize - Enable PiSync +Leave port as the default 9197. +Choose password xyz. +Click OK. + +The configuration of the passive sync devices is done. + +***************************************** +(2b) Configuring the aktive sync device: +***************************************** + +Linux desktop: 192.168.0.99: Name: K7 +Start KO/Pi +Choose menu: Synchronize - Configure... + +Set "Local device name" to "K7" + +Choose profile: KDE_Desktop +Check "Include in multiple calendar sync". + +Create new profile. +Set name from "noName" to "XP". +Check "Include in multiple calendar sync". +Set "Profile kind" to "Pi-sync". +Set Calendar: Password for remote access to "xyz" +Set Calendar: Remote IP address to "192.168.0.40" +Do not change: Calendar: Remote port number + +Create new profile. +Set name from "noName" to "BUG". +Check "Include in multiple calendar sync". +Set "Profile kind" to "Pi-sync". +Set Calendar: Password for remote access to "xyz" +Set Calendar: Remote IP address to "192.168.0.88" +Do not change: Calendar: Remote port number + + +Create new profile. +Set name from "noName" to "Z760". +Check "Include in multiple calendar sync". +Set "Profile kind" to "Pi-sync". +Set Calendar: Password for remote access to "xyz" +Set Calendar: Remote IP address to "192.168.129.201" +Do not change: Calendar: Remote port number + +Click on OK in the sync config dialog to save settings. -Precompiled packages are available for SuSE 9.1. -Choose on the above download location: -File: KDE-Pim-Pi-1.9.11-SuSE9.1.i586.rpm -Download file and install it on console with -su -rpm -ihv KDE-Pim-Pi-1.9.11-SuSE9.1.i586.rpm -(NOTE:update with rpm -Uhv KDE-Pim-Pi-1.9.11-SuSE9.1.i586.rpm) -NOTE for users of SuSE 9.1: -You need KDE version 3.3.0 or higher on your desktop. -Plese make an online update in SuSE (YAST), then update -your KDE to version 3.3.0 or higher. -You can find links to updated precompiled versions of KDE -for SuSE 9.1 on the SusE web site, -a direct link is for example: -ftp://ftp.gwdg.de/pub/linux/suse/ftp.suse.com/suse/i386/supplementary/KDE/update_for_9.1 -HOWTO UPDATE KDE: -Download there the packages in "base". -And the needed package for your language in "internationalization". -Put all downloaded files in one "installation" directory. -Open console and go to the downloaded "installation" directory. -Do there a -su -and then perform a test for the update: -rpm -Uhv --test *.rpm - -If no dependencies are shown, you can do the actual update with -rpm -Uhv *.rpm - -If there are missing dependencies, you can resolve them by -- download the needed updated KDE package from the - "applications" or from the "development" folder on the server. -- adding a needed rpm package from the SuSE install DVD -- remove the package that has dependencies from your "installation" directory. - -Do the -rpm -Uhv --test *.rpm -until you get no dependencies and no errors, then do a -rpm -Uhv *.rpm -Run -SuSEconfig -after installing with rpm is finished. -Restart KDE. ***************************************************** -3) Connection your Z to the desktop via network - (network connection can be set up via USB cable or (W)Lan +3) Test Setup ***************************************************** -a) Connection via network cable/(W)Lan cards - Connect your desktop to the network. - Set up networking on the Z. - Make sure, you can ping the desktop from Z. -b) Connection via USB cable:(is working for Z 7x0 and Z5500) - (i) Open console on desktop and type - su - tail -f /var/log/messages - (ii) Connect your Z with the USB cable to your desktop - You should get as output in the above console - something like this: - ("BUG" is the name of the desktop computer!) - Oct 26 12:49:37 BUG kernel: usb 2-2: new full speed USB device using address 2 - Oct 26 12:49:37 BUG kernel: usb 2-2: Product: SL-C860 - Oct 26 12:49:37 BUG kernel: usb 2-2: Manufacturer: Sharp - Oct 26 12:49:37 BUG /etc/hotplug/usb.agent[22659]: need a device for this command - Oct 26 12:49:43 BUG kernel: usb0: register usbnet at usb-0000:00:1d.0-2, Sharp Zaurus, PXA-2xx based - Oct 26 12:49:43 BUG kernel: usbcore: registered new driver usbnet - You see in the 5. line ("BUG kernel: usb0: register"), that usb device usb0 is used. - (iii) Create a network startup entry in /etc/sysconfig/network - Depending of the number X of the used usb device, create a file - /etc/sysconfig/network/ifcfg-usbX - (in our case /etc/sysconfig/network/ifcfg-usb0 ) - with the following content: - # usbX config for Zaurus - IPADDR='192.168.129.200' - NETMASK='255.255.255.0' - NETWORK='192.168.129.0' - BROADCAST='192.168.129.255' - STARTMODE='hotplug' - (iv) Disconnect the Z and connect the Z again to the desktop. - Now you should be able to ping the Z from the desktop, try in console on desktop: - ping 192.168.129.201 - Now you should be able to ping the desktop from the Z, try in console on Z: - ping 192.168.129.200 - - Now you will get a network connection automatically, - if you connect your Z to the desktop via the USB cable. - - -In the following, we assume, that -the desktop has the IP address: 192.168.129.200 -and that -the Z has the IP address: 192.168.129.201 - -***************************************************** -4) Configuring KA/Pi+KO/Pi on Z for Sync -***************************************************** +Choose menu: Synchronize - XP +Now the Windows laptop should be syncronized. -Start KO/Pi on the Z. -Choose Menu: Synchronize - Configure -Fill in name for "Local device name:", e.g. "Z760" -Click on "New profile" -Set name of "Profile:", e.g. "BUG". -(that is the above name of the desktop computer) -Choose "Profile kind": Pi-Sync. -Set "Password for remote access", e.g. "xyz" for -Calendar and Addressbook. -Set Remote IP address to 192.168.129.200 for -Calendar and Addressbook. -(Note: That is the IP address of the desktop!). -The "Remote port number" is 9197/9198 for -Calendar and Addressbook. -You do not have to change the -"Remote port number" or any other settings. -Click "OK" button to save your settings. - -Now you have configured KA/Pi+KO/Pi sync on the Z, -no need to configure anything in KA/Pi. +Choose menu: Synchronize - Z760 +Now the Zaurus should be syncronized. +Choose menu: Synchronize - BUG +Now the Linux laptop (and KDE there) should be syncronized. -***************************************************** -5) Enable remote sync in KA/Pi+KO/Pi on the desktop -***************************************************** +Choose menu: Synchronize - KDE_Desktop +Now KDE on the Linux desptop (your device you are syncing from) +should be syncronized with KO/Pi. -Start KO/Pi on the desktop. -Do a "test" sync with KDE, choose menu: -Synchronize - KDE_Desktop -After syncing, you should have the same data in KDE -and in KO/Pi. -NOTE: -The KO/Pi version 1.9.10 had the bug, that on the first -sync with KDE, all data in KDE was deleted. -DO NOT USE VERSION 1.9.10! - -The bevaviour on the first sync is -(in versions >= 1.9.11) -that no data is deleted, the data in KO/Pi and in -KDE is merged into one calendar. - -When the first sync was ok, please choose menu: -Synchronize - Enable Pi-sync -Fill in the values for port ("9197" in our examle) -and for the password ( "xyz" in our example) -that you did configure on the Z for that computer. -Enable "Automatically start at application start" -and "Automatically sync with KDE-Desktop when receiving sync request" -by checking the two boxes. -Close KO/Pi. - -Configure / test KA/Pi on the desktop in the same way. -Fill in the right value for the port (9198 in our examle) -in KA/Pi! ***************************************************** -6) Sync +4) Sync all devices ***************************************************** -After configuring everything as above, you have to do -the following, if you want to sync your Zaurus with KDE: -(It syncs will all resources in KDE, that are not "readonly"). +Choose menu: Synchronize - Multiple Sync -Start KO/Pi on the desktop. -If Kontact or KOrganizer is running, save the calendar! -Connect the Z with the USB cable to your desktop. -(Or to the local network). -Choose on the Z the menu: -Syncronize - <your name for the desktop sync profile> -( that was "BUG" in our example ). -That's all. +Watch the devices interchanging the calendar data ... -Do the same with KA/Pi. +Wait until you get the message in the KO/Pi header: -NOTE: -If an appointment/addressee is created on the Z, it is added to the -standard resource in KDE. - -If you have todos with subtodos in your calendar, you will get on -every sync (after you restartet KOrganizer or Kontact in KDE) -the message "xx items changed on local", where -xx is greater or equal to the number of todos. -That behaviour is caused by a bug in KDE. -(In KDE, everytime a subtodo is loaded, -it's "last modified" settings are set to the current time - ouch!) -I hope I can fix this bug in KDE soon. +4 profiles synced. Multiple sync complete! +NOTE: +If you want to test syncing, you may get wrong results, +if the clocks of the synced devices have too much difference. + +Example: Your clocks have a difference of 2 minutes. +You sync. +You edit an appointment on two devices. +You sync again. +You should get a conflict - but you do not get it. +The reason is: On one device the "last modified" +datetime entry of the editet appointment is before the +last sync event datetime on the local device. +Such that the rule is: +If you have a clock difference of X seconds, you may get +wrong results, if you edit the same event within that +X seconds on two devices. +Same is valid for creating a new event, of course. +If creation datetime is before the last sync, it is assumed that there was +an existing event on the local device and the newly created remote +event is deleted. +***************************************************** +5) Sync KA/Pi +***************************************************** +Setup KA/Pi in the same way like KO/Pi. diff --git a/korganizer/calendarview.cpp b/korganizer/calendarview.cpp index 59bf615..59f3b40 100644 --- a/korganizer/calendarview.cpp +++ b/korganizer/calendarview.cpp @@ -933,10 +933,10 @@ bool CalendarView::synchronizeCalendar( Calendar* local, Calendar* remote, int mLastCalendarSync = KSyncManager::mRequestedSyncEvent; qDebug("using extern time for calendar sync: %s ", mLastCalendarSync.toString().latin1() ); } else { - qDebug("ERROR: KSyncManager::mRequestedSyncEvent has invalid datatime "); + qDebug("KSyncManager::mRequestedSyncEvent has invalid datatime "); } } - QDateTime modifiedCalendar = mLastCalendarSync;; + QDateTime modifiedCalendar = mLastCalendarSync; eventLSync = getLastSyncEvent(); eventR = remote->event("last-syncEvent-"+mCurrentSyncName ); if ( eventR ) { @@ -968,7 +968,7 @@ bool CalendarView::synchronizeCalendar( Calendar* local, Calendar* remote, int } } if ( mSyncManager->syncWithDesktop() ) { - fullDateRange = ( eventLSync->dtStart() == mLastCalendarSync ); + fullDateRange = ( eventLSync->dtStart() <= mLastCalendarSync && eventLSync->dtStart().addSecs(1) >= mLastCalendarSync ); } if ( fullDateRange ) mLastCalendarSync = QDateTime::currentDateTime().addDays( -100*365); |