[Myrrh]

Until we get true sync added, I would suggest using the WebDAV option, which tends to be easy and fast. We actually have our own free server you can use (the OmniSync Server, which you may already be using for OmniFocus), and it will function as a WebDAV server to import/export files between the desktop and iPad apps.

Here is the link to sign up, if you are interested and don't already have an account:

<http://www.omnigroup.com/sync/>

All it takes to get set up is adding your email address, then following the instructions that will be sent to you via email. Once you have an account, simply open OmniOutliner on the iPad, tap the Import icon, choose Copy from WebDAV, and enter your info. The server location would be

https://sync.omnigroup.com/YOURUSERNAME/ (make sure to add the last backslash when entering this address anywhere)

To set up an OmniOutliner - specific folder on your Mac to hold your .oo3 documents, open a Finder window, click on Go/Connect to Server, and enter that same sync server address. You will then be able to click on either File/New Folder or chose the New Folder option from the gear drop-down in the Finder window. Name the new folder whatever you wish, add your .oo3 docs, and the next time you chose the Copy From WebDAV option in OO on the iPad, you will see your new folder full of documents to choose from.

Whew! That seems like a lot of work, but it really is easy to set up once you get your confirmation email from us.

We are also working on dedicated Syncing options, and of course we will be adding the new iCloud support once Apple makes it available. I truly hope this helps ease the frustration in the meantime. The Omni Sync Server should be a great, free, and easy option!

I hope this is helpful info. :)

[Cortig]

Originally Posted by Myrrh

We actually have our own free server you can use (the OmniSync Server, which you may already be using for OmniFocus), and it will function as a WebDAV server to import/export files between the desktop and iPad apps.

Do you know how much space we can use on there?
It shouldn't be an issue for OmniFocus sync, for Outliner can use some fairly alrge files…

Corentin

[DerekM]

At the moment there isn't a limit. We're monitoring such stats and will create a policy if needed.

[Cortig]

Originally Posted by DerekM

At the moment there isn't a limit. We're monitoring such stats and will create a policy if needed.

Thanks a million for letting me know Derek,


Corentin

[whpalmer4]

It's probably a good rule of thumb that if you stick to putting files created with Omni products there, they'll be happy to host them :)

[Cortig]

I have no intention to use the space as some sort of storage area for anything else, but I do insert a number of images and attachments in my OO files and wanted to make sure it wouldn't be an issue as this can make the OO file somewhat large…

Corentin

[enrvuk]

And certainly not good enough to pay for the trial OmniOutliner I have or to buy the iPad version either.

Shame it looks like a good product, but without Dropbox it just makes no sense for me whatsoever.

That's at least $100 towards the development cost :)

[philippe@fanjere.com]

Hi

I read this post on using the Omni sync server with interest but I'm not sure how I can use this in off-line mode. I am assuming that I need to be connected to see my "sync" files. This is not a good solution as I will then have to manually copy my files to use off-line.

Do you have any advice on this?

Also, I would be happy to just use iTunes sync but it doesn't seem to work for bi-directional sync. Changes I make on the iPad version of OO are not reflected back on the Mac side.