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ActiveGcSync FAQ

What does ActiveGcSync require in order to run?
ActiveGcSync requires the Microsoft Compact Framework version 3.5. A link to this can be found on the main project page.

During a sync, ActiveGcSync seems like its hanging. Is is still working?
Yes. ActiveGcSync’s sync process runs on the same thread as the user interface. This means that the ActiveGcSync screen will not redraw during a sync. I am planning on fixing this in a future version.

If an event is changed both on my Google Calendar as well as Pocket Outlook, what happens?
ActiveGcSync assumes that your Google Calendar event is more up to date and will synchronize it to Pocket Outlook, overwriting any Pocket Outlook changes. This is only the case when the event is changed in both places between synchronizations. Any changes made to one or the other calendar will be ok as a synchronization is done in between.

Why is ActiveGcSync asking for my TimeZone? Doesn’t Windws know this already?
Sometimes a cell phone carrier will set their phones to synchronize the time to your Windows Mobile phone. If this is the case they may or may not sync the TimeZone information. If this happens, ActiveGcSync will ask you for your time zone and will not ask again unless it detects another time zone change.

Why does ActiveGcSync tell me that it can’t sync recurring exceptions because of different time zones?
Due to the way Pocket Outlook keeps track of recurring event patterns, an event can not be updated in multiple time zones. If an event is created in one time zone then updated in another, the pattern may change and the event will appear on the wrong day. This is due to the way Pocket Outlook handles which days the event occurs on.

The first time ActiveGcSync runs, it assumes that all events it encounters have been created in the current time zone. Any events that are added from then on should be synchronized in the timezone they were created in.

Are you going to add feature XYZ to ActiveGcSync
I regularly check the forums for feature requests. If you post it there chances are it will make it onto the TODO list.

Will ActiveGcSync work on my phone?
ActiveGcSync has been tested on Windows Mobile 5 and 6. Both Smartphones and Pocket PCs are supported. If you have an issue running ActiveGcSync on your phone, post your error and maybe a screenshot on the forums.