File Filter Usage Notes

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File Filter Usage Notes

Conflicting Patterns

Since inclusions and exclusions patterns are expressed separately, it is possible to submit conflicting patterns.  The pattern evaluator addresses this by exiting when a file is determined to be excluded.  Therefore, exclusions patterns override inclusion patterns.

Rename Operations

Rename operations may subject files to an inclusion status change.  Renaming a file out of the watch set will trigger a target deletion, while renaming into the Rename operations may subject files to an inclusion status change.  Renaming a file out of the watch set triggers a target addition.

Folder Deletions

Folder deletions only affect included files, possibly leading to folder structure inconsistencies.  When a session participant deletes a folder, the target outcome will vary depending on whether excluded files are present.  Folder deletions are propagated in detail to the targets as to the exact files that have been affected.