Some changes are about to take place with Synchronize that we felt you should
know about.
 
As many of you know, Synchronize is a multi-user, time management program
that allows you to maintain an on-line calendar and address book, schedule
appointments, write notes to yourself and send messages to others.
 
Last week we upgraded the machine on which Synchronize runs to enhance
performance, and this week we are making some system changes which will
affect how you view different groups/departments in Synchronize. CCIS has
developed a new structure for the groups and users listed in Synchronize
which more closely reflects the University's administrative structure and
addresses the problems caused by the current long list. To view this
structure choose EPOCH, ALL, and then PROPOSED from the list of group options
available. The PROPOSED group structure breaks the University's hierarchy
into 10 main categories, with the relevant subcategories flowing from this.
As more people are added to Synchronize, the structure will change to
accommodate them.
 
On the evening of Thursday, July 20th, the proposed structure will become
permanent. One ramification of the structural change is to those users who
have defined a default group. A new default group will have to be set up.
Each individual user can do this on their own by following these
instructions.
 
FOR WINDOWS CLIENT USERS
 
1) First look at the structure and decide which group you would like as your
   default.
2) Choose OPTIONS from the main Synchronize window.
3) Choose CONFIGURATION from the pull down menu.
4) Choose DASHBOARD from the menu items.
5) Click on OPTIONS from the top right folder tabs.
6) Click on USERLIST from the menu items.
7) Click in the DEFAULT GROUP box, and type in the default group you've
           chosen.
 
FOR MOTIF, (X-SESSION) USERS
 
1) First look at the structure and decide which group you would like as your
   default.
2) Choose OPTIONS from the main day-at-a-time window.
3) Choose CONFIGURATION from the pull down menu.
4) Scroll through the options and click on DEFAULT GROUP.
5) Click in the TEXT box on the right top side.
6) Type in the default group you've chosen.
 
Because of the machine upgrade and structural changes, some problems may
occur with individual Synchronize users. (for instance, if you don't have the
latest Synchronize client you may have trouble getting Synchronize to run) If
this happens, please contact the helpdesk at Ext#55800 for assistance.
 
If you have any comments about the structure, or wish to define your groups
more specifically, please send mail to [log in to unmask]
 
Thank you,
CCIS
 
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George Kahler                             e-mail:  [log in to unmask]
UNIX Systems Administrator                humans:  (416) 736-5257 x.22699
CCIS, York University                   machines:  (416) 736-5830
Ontario, Canada, M3J-1P3