{"id":400,"date":"2024-07-19T18:34:40","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T18:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/software.sil.org\/chorushub\/?page_id=400"},"modified":"2024-08-16T20:59:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T20:59:58","slug":"local-data-sharing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/software.sil.org\/chorushub\/learn\/local-data-sharing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Chorus Hub for Local Data Sharing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Chorus Hub<\/strong> is a versatile data-sharing tool that facilitates collaboration among people on a local network with an unreliable or costly Internet connection. This software is particularly beneficial for communities and individuals involved in linguistic research, translation, and language preservation efforts. Chorus Hub enables synchronizing data without an internet connection, ensuring that all team members have the most up-to-date information. In this guide, we&#8217;ll walk you through how to use Chorus Hub for local data sharing, making it easier to collaborate effectively with your colleagues.<\/p>\n<h2>Getting Started<\/h2>\n<p>Before diving into the specifics of using Chorus Hub, it&#8217;s important to understand its relevance. Chorus Hub enables teams to share data, including lexicons, grammatical information, interlinear texts, and more.<\/p>\n<h2>How To Guide<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Setting Up Chorus Hub<\/h3>\n<p>To begin using Chorus Hub for local data sharing, you need to install and set up the software on one computer on your network. Others on the local network will connect to Chorus Hub on this computer.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 1: Install Chorus Hub<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Download the Chorus Hub installer<\/li>\n<li>Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Step 2: Starting Chorus Hub<\/h4>\n<p>Depending on the version, start Chorus Hub as a process or a service:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>As a Process:<\/strong> Navigate to the FLEx Bridge directory and launch <code>ChorusHub.exe<\/code>. Make sure no other instance is running on the network.<\/li>\n<li><strong>As a Service:<\/strong> Install the service using <code>ChorusHubInstaller.msi<\/code>. Start the service by going to Start &gt; Services &gt; Chorus Hub Sharing Service &gt; Start.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Initial Data Sharing Setup<\/h3>\n<p>Once you have Chorus Hub running, you can set up your local data sharing.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 1: Initialize Send\/Receive in FLEx<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <a href=\"https:\/\/software.sil.org\/fieldworks\/\">FLEx<\/a> on the machine with the master copy of the project.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <code>Send\/Receive &gt; Send this Project for the first time<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<code>Chorus Hub<\/code> as the destination.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the prompts to complete the initial send.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Step 2: Colleagues Get the Project<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>On each colleague&#8217;s machine, make sure FLEx is installed.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <code>Send\/Receive &gt; Get Project from Colleague<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li>Select <code>Chorus Hub<\/code> as the source.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the prompts to download the project onto their machine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>3. Ongoing Data Synchronization<\/h3>\n<p>After the initial setup, all team members can keep their data synchronized.<\/p>\n<h4>Regular Send\/Receive<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open FLEx on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <code>Send\/Receive &gt; Send\/Receive Project (with other FLEx users)<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li>Select the appropriate synchronization option (Chorus Hub).<\/li>\n<li>Perform this regularly to keep data updated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>4. Troubleshooting and Best Practices<\/h3>\n<h4>Step 1: Handling Conflicts<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>If conflicts arise, FLEx will generate a conflict report.<\/li>\n<li>Review the report and manually resolve any conflicts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Step 2: Backup and Restore<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Regularly backup your project using FLEx\u2019s backup feature.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid using restore unless absolutely necessary, as it can cause data loss for teammates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>5. Advanced Usage<\/h3>\n<p>For those who want to delve deeper into the capabilities of Chorus Hub and FLEx, there are additional technical resources and advanced functionalities available.<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Resources<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/software.sil.org\/fieldworks\/support\/technical-documents\/\">FieldWorks Language Explorer Documentation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Using Chorus Hub for local data sharing can significantly enhance collaboration on language projects. By following this guide, you can set up and maintain a synchronized environment that ensures all team members have access to the latest data. SIL&#8217;s commitment to community partnership and empowerment through language is greatly supported by tools like Chorus Hub, making it easier to overcome linguistic barriers and promote community flourishing.<\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: a577afa2-8430-42f4-8a19-98c16f1d9e84 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chorus Hub is a versatile data-sharing tool that facilitates collaboration among people on a local network with an unreliable or costly Internet connection. This software is particularly beneficial for communities and individuals involved in linguistic research, translation, and language preservation efforts. 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