In JustChords there are two kinds of folders: regular Folders and Shared Folders.
Regular folders
A regular folder is a self-contained library of songs and setlists. Typical examples:
- One folder with songs for Band A
- Another folder with songs for Band B
- A folder for a specific genre, theme or event
Open the folder icon at the top of the sidebar to switch folders. The list shows your Library (the default), Local Folders and Shared Folders; the current one is marked. Use Add Folder to create a new one, tap a folder to rename it or to delete it with Delete Folder. From the same screen you can Refresh and open Backup / Restore (see Storage and Backup).
Shared Folders
Shared Folders are also self-contained, but can be shared in their entirety. This means:
- All songs and setlists inside that folder become accessible to other people with whom you share the link.
- Other people can open the shared folder in JustChords (on Apple devices) or in the OpenSongApp (on Android) and import it into their app.
- If someone makes changes to a shared folder, those changes can be synchronized via the collaboration mode so that everyone stays up to date.
Sharing a folder
- Open the folder's Folder sync screen and choose Share. JustChords uploads the folder and creates a link.
- As the owner choose whether others can make changes or can view only (read-only mode).
- Send the Share link to your band.
Synchronizing
- Push (upload) sends your local changes to everyone. Pull (download) brings in the changes of others. JustChords tells you which one is needed.
- In read-only mode you can pull but not push; use Skip Push to continue without sending.
- Discard throws away your local changes and takes the shared version.
- History lists the earlier versions of the folder. Pick one and Restore it to go back in time.
- Compare & import appears when a shared setlist contains songs that are not in your library or differ from yours, so you can import them.
- Stop sharing ends sharing; the folder becomes a local folder again.
What is synced?
| Item | Synced |
|---|---|
| Song | Title, chords, lyrics, song structure, artist, duration, tempo, time signature, key, transpose |
| Song details | Notes, copyright, CCLI, tags |
| Setlist | Title, items, image |
Capo, sticky notes and drawings are personal and are not shared.