Syncthing Setup ​

Install Syncthing ​

The Blender Studio Pipeline relies on syncthing to sync large files like Renders and Playblasts used in production. This guide will show you how to install an Syncthing on a workstation, assuming you already have an Syncthing server setup. To learn more about how to setup an SVN server visit the Syncthing Documentation

Linux/Mac ​

Debian/Ubuntu Install the latest Syncthing Packages via the official Syncthing Repository

Other Linux Distrubutions Get the latest release for your distribution.

Windows ​

Syncthing can be installed on windows with the official Syncthing Installer by following this video but it is recommended for novice users to use the Community Contributed package SyncTrayzor

Download and Install the latest version of SyncTrazor

Setup Syncthing ​

  1. Launch Syncthing Web GUI

    • Browser: The default address for web GUI 127.0.0.1:8384
    • Linux: Find "Syncthing Web UI" in Application Launcher
    • Windows: Right Click SyncTrazor icon in the system tray and select Open SyncTrazorLaunch syncthing GUI via tray (windows)

  2. Select + Add Remote Device and enter the Device ID of the Syncthing Server Add Remote Device

  3. On the Server's Web GUI, select + Add Device from the "New Device" pop-up. Add Device to Server

  4. In the "Add Device" pop-up under "Sharing" select the folder(s) to share. Share Folder from Server

  5. Return to the Client's Web GUI, select Add from the "New Folder" pop-up Add New Folder from Server

  6. Enter the following path under Folder Path ~/data/your_project_name/shared. New Folder SettingsThe tilde "~" will be replaced with the home path for your operating system

  7. Select save to being syncing your "Shared" Folder

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