Last sync 3 days ago

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My zotero db is not replicated across two macs: imac and powerbook.


the imac from which I pulled the debug is the correct db
  • edited May 16, 2023
    Thank you, dstillman.
    Yes, I reviewed related forum posts including: "Changes Not Syncing" . I did so prior to my posting the dbug ID.

    Per the last paragraph on further troubleshooting, I ran the dbug ID process to send to tech support folks such as yourself. I did so because the other content on the page did not match what I am observing as the cause.

    Might you have a moment to provide further guidance including perhaps the review of the Debug report so that I may receive specific instructions to my case?

    Thank you.
  • From that page
    , along with a description of what's not transferring.
    E.g., are you not seeing changes appear in the web library or are they not syncing down from the server, what change did you make while the debug is running etc.
  • edited May 16, 2023
    The Debug ID doesn’t show even an attempt to sync.
  • Okay. Thanks so much for your quick replies.

    So, next step: A. under what conditions would the dbug ID not provide an indication of an attempt to sync? B. i. my zotero instance was running and the sync wheel was spinning even though the hoverbox stated 3 days since last sync. ii. Once I read your replies, I quit the zotero and then relaunched. The sync wheel is spinning. note: by hoverbox I mean the popup indicator when you move mouse over spin wheel. iii. Previously it stated what I indicated above with behavior I indicated above. iv. I clicked the sync wheel again and now I have a yellow yield sign error indicator regarding storage. Investigating next. Thank you for reading my play by play.
  • edited May 16, 2023
    Follow up
    A. The storage remaining is below threshold. I refreshed with same result.

    B. Despite this, I deleted the offending large .mp4. Again no change in reported usage to quota.

    C. Is there a reason for the ratio to not update in real time?

    D. Is there a reason why the spin wheel was running and not actually syncing? I sent the dbug report (as indicated in first post in this discussion) because I thought it was syncing. The wheel was spinning.

    E. I am a researcher who uses tech. I've recommended zotero to other researchers. I am learning as I go. Your online kb and forum are very helpful! In all cases, I am very supportive of Zotero - the tool and equally very appreciative of your efforts in tech support. Thank you! I regret bugging you with this particular snafu. Any insights will be helpful to avoid the time involved in sorting this out.

    E. I have not checked if all is syncing across both machines. That next.

    F. I will increase storage in due course and happily.
  • Despite this, I deleted the offending large .mp4. Again no change in reported usage to quota.
    Did you empty the trash? The online storage quota can sometimes also take a few minutes to update. You're currently below your quota.

    If it's spinning and not stopping, we'd want to see a Debug ID for Zotero startup through a few minutes of syncing, using the "Restart with Logging Enabled…" option. The debug output always has to capture the beginning of whatever operation you're describing.
  • edited May 16, 2023
    C. Follow up - Yes. perm delete of mp4 file from trash. Still no change in usage to quota.

    E. Follow up - Synced across both machines!!! Yay!

    However, the following is the crux of issue. See below. What might have caused issue in the first place?

    D. Is there a reason why the spin wheel was running and not actually syncing? I sent the dbug report (as indicated in first post in this discussion) because I thought it was syncing. The wheel was spinning.
  • edited May 16, 2023
    It is now fixed and so your reply if possible to what caused the problem to begin with (item D) will need to be hypothetical rather then my rerunning the debug ID at restart. Thanks so much.
  • That's not something we could answer without a Debug ID for a few minutes of the spinning, ideally from Zotero startup.
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