Bring Your Own Cloud

You are not tied to a specific cloud provider. With MMEX, you have the flexibility to store your database files using your chosen:

  • Public Cloud Provider:

    • Google Drive
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • Dropbox, etc.

  • Private Cloud Provider:

    • NextCloud
    • Synology NAS, etc.

  • Phone Storage + Sync Tools:

    • Syncthing, etc.

Once the Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC) is set up on all your devices:

For Desktop MMEX

  • MMEX relies on POSIX file system interfaces for direct file access.
  • Install your preferred cloud provider client and set its synchronization
  • Simply locate your database on the shared area provided by your chosen cloud provider.
  • The BYOC system syncs the data to the cloud.

For Android MMEX

  • MMEX integrates with Storage Access Framework (SAF), allowing access to files stored in sandboxed locations.
  • Install your preferred cloud provider client and set its synchronization
  • Open or create your database on the shared area provided by your cloud provider.
  • Enable synchronization via Main Menu -> Settings -> Synchronization.
    • Set the interval to 5 minutes and ensure “Sync on start” is checked.

For iOS MMEX

  • MMEX integrates with File Provider Extension (FPE) to access cloud-stored files.
  • Install your preferred cloud provider client and set its synchronization
  • Open or create(?) your database on the shared area provided by your cloud provider.

Synchronization Workflow

The following diagram illustrates how MMEX synchronizes data across different platforms:

+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
|   macOS   |  Windows  |   Linux   |  Android  | iOS/iPad  |
|   (MMEX)  |   (MMEX)  |   (MMEX)  |   (MMEX)  |  (MMEX)   |
+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----------+
      |           |           |           |           |
      v           v           v           v           v
+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+
| Database  | Database  | Database  | Database  | Database  |
|   Files   |   Files   |   Files   |   Files   |   Files   |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
      |           |           |           |           |
      v           v           v           v           v
+----------------+---------------+--------------+-----------+
|  Public Cloud  | Private Cloud | Phone Store  |  iCloud   |
| (Google Drive) | (NextCloud)   | (Sync Tools) |           |
+----------------+---------------+--------------+-----------+

Notes

  • Desktop versions provide direct file access for better performance.
  • Android uses SAF, meaning files must be accessed via Android’s file picker.
  • iOS relies on FPE, allowing seamless cloud access through the Files app.
  • Ensure your cloud provider supports automatic syncing for real-time updates.

By leveraging BYOC, you can choose the best storage and sync solution that fits your workflow!

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