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==========================
macOS Virtual Files client
macOS virtual files client
==========================
Virtual file-based synchronisation for Nextcloud desktop users is now
available on macOS.
On macOS, our client also can seamlessly integrate Nextcloud files into the file system of macOS.
Unlike on Windows, virtual files support on macOS is provided by a
separate client version. This allows us to maintain the best possible
@@ -51,16 +50,16 @@ back to the classic sync client. This includes any pre-existing standard
sync folders, as the virtual files client also supports classic sync.
.. note::
Due to technical limitations in macOS we are unable to provide
integration in Finder for both classic sync folders and virtual file
sync folders. Classic sync folders in the virtual files client will
Due to technical limitations in macOS, we are unable to provide
integration in Finder for classic synchronization folders and virtual file
system simultaneously. Classic sync folders in the virtual files client will
therefore not have Finder integrations such as sync state icons or
context menu actions.
Any existing or newly-configured accounts will have virtual files
automatically enabled. On macOS, each account’s virtual files live under
their own domain, separate from any pre-existing classic sync folders.
their own domain, independent from any pre-existing classic sync folders.
These domains can be found listed under the “Locations” group in the
Finder sidebar.
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----------------------
Similarly to classic sync client, the virtual files client displays
icons next to virtual files that indicate what their status is.
standardized system icons next to virtual files which indicate their status.
.. image:: images/macosvfs-sync-status-icons.png
:alt: Sync status icons for macOS virtual files
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- *Cloud with arrow*: item or its children is virtual and is available
for local keeping
- *Cloud outline*: item is partially available locally
- *Cloud strike-through*: item is excluded from synchronization
- *No icon*: item is available offline
Context menu actions
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- File locking (if supported by server)
.. image:: images/macosvfs-file-locking.png
:alt: File locking UI for macOS virtual files
:alt: File locking user interface for macOS virtual files
- File sharing (if supported by server)
.. image:: images/macosvfs-file-sharing.png
:alt: File sharing UI for macOS virtual files
:alt: File sharing user interface for macOS virtual files
Configuration
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.. image:: images/macosvfs-settings.png
:alt: macOS virtual files settings
The virtual files section offers a number of options relevant to
virtual files interaction:
- Enable/disable virtual files for the target account
- Enable/disable fast sync
- Manage local storage usage and evict local copies
- Force the virtual files domain to check for updates
Here, the integration into Finder can be enabled or disabled.