From 443880a8ecb6e58afb26d9db58660a38614865a8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Claudio Cambra Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:58:44 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] Add introduction section to macosvfs docs Signed-off-by: Claudio Cambra --- doc/macosvfs.rst | 32 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 32 insertions(+) diff --git a/doc/macosvfs.rst b/doc/macosvfs.rst index 6fcf401021..0849cebb8f 100644 --- a/doc/macosvfs.rst +++ b/doc/macosvfs.rst @@ -5,3 +5,35 @@ macOS Virtual Files ==== .. index:: macosvfs + +Introduction +============ + +Virtual file-based synchronisation for Nextcloud desktop users is now +available on macOS. + +Unlike on Windows, virtual files support on macOS is provided by a +separate client version. This allows us to maintain the best possible +experience for classically-synced files, including sync status +integration and context menu actions, for users who want to keep using +this sync method. Just like our classic sync client, the macOS virtual +files client is released alongside the desktop client for Windows and +Linux, and will benefit from regular bug-fix and feature updates that +improve the user experience. + +Supported features +------------------ + +- Per-file local retention and eviction +- Intelligent local copy eviction +- Integration with Spotlight +- File previews within Finder for virtual files +- Support for Apple-specific formats such as app bundles and iWork + (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) bundles +- Remote file locking compatibility +- “Edit locally” support +- File sharing with other users +- Automatic synchronisation of remote changes **NOTE: we recommend the + use of ``notify_push`` on the server!** +- More! +