# Overview OffShoot allows you to create multiple copies, backups, and archives from multiple sources simultaneously. Built with video workflows in mind, OffShoot performs verified transfers using checksums to/from any type of storage medium. ## Disks ![Disks](/files/-MRboS-hoaK8MT5SLL3Q) OffShoot displays all available disks and volumes connected to your computer. You can set any available disk as a Source or a Destination. ### Sources ![](/files/-MRf2-9Bu1t3g1BZzEKT) Add any disk or volume listed under `Disks` to `SOURCES`. You can transfer files from a single source or multiple sources. Possible sources may include: 1. Camera Memory Cards 2. Local Disks or Folders 3. Network Volumes or Folders {% hint style="info" %} Is OffShoot able to work with NAS directories both locally and remotely? > OffShoot recognizes all mounted file systems with some exceptions: > > * Time Machine volumes > * Remote servers > {% endhint %} Additional options are available for each disk or volume under the hamburger menu. #### Source Folder By default, OffShoot transfers the entire contents of a disk or volume added to `SOURCES`. If you only need to transfer a specific folder (along with its subfolders), you can set that as the `Source Folder`. You can also use Presets to automate and refine different aspects of a file transfer. {% hint style="info" %} Can I select specific folders as a `Source`? > Yes, you can select anything as a source. It can be a single file or folder, a collection of files or folders, or both. > {% endhint %} #### Add Label... During a shoot, adding temporary labels to memory cards or drives helps you stay organized. Similarly, [OffShoot lets you add temporary labels to a Source to differentiate between multiple sources with the same disk or volume name.](/offshoot/features/labels.md) Adding a label to a disk or volume listed under `Disks` automatically adds it to `SOURCES`. #### Set as Unused Removes a disk or volume from `SOURCES`, adding it to `Disks` once again. Any labels will be removed. #### Set as Destination Moves a disk or volume from `SOURCES` to `DESTINATIONS`. #### Eject *Volume Name* Disconnects the disk or volume from your computer. #### Rename *Volume Name* Renames the disk or volume. Unlike a label, renaming a disk or volume happens at the file system level, persisting beyond its usage in OffShoot. ### Destinations Any disk or volume listed under `Disks` can be added to `DESTINATIONS`. Transfer files to a single destination, or multiple destinations. Possible destinations may include: 1. Local Disks or Folders 2. Network Volumes or Folders Additional options are available for each disk or volume under the hamburger menu. #### Destination Folder By default, OffShoot transfers the entirety of `SOURCES` to the root folder of disks or volumes added to `DESTINATIONS`. If you want to transfer files to a specific folder, you can set that as the `Destination Folder`. {% hint style="info" %} Can I select specific folders as a `Destination`? > Yes, you can select any folder you have `read` and `write` privileges to as a Destination. > {% endhint %} #### Set as Unused Removes a disk or volume from `DESTINATIONS`, adding it to `Disks` once again. #### Set as Source Moves a disk or volume from `DESTINATIONS` to `SOURCES`. #### Eject *Volume Name* Disconnects the disk or volume from your computer. #### Rename *Volume Name* Renames the disk or volume. Unlike a label, renaming a disk or volume happens at the file system level, persisting beyond its use in OffShoot. ### Add Transfers When `SOURCES` and `DESTINATIONS` are selected and configured, OffShoot is ready to perform a file transfer. `Transfers` are jobs added to a queue. If you receive a new memory card or drive while a transfer's in progress, you can add it to `SOURCES` or `DESTINATIONS`, then add another transfer. OffShoot multiplies the number of `SOURCES` by the number of `DESTINATIONS`, then displays how many transfers you'll make in the `Add Transfer` button. [If you want to use a transfer Preset:](/offshoot/features/organization.md) 1. Toggle the slider to ☑️. 2. Select a Preset from the drop-down menu. Once you've confirmed your transfer settings, click `Add 1 Transfer` or `Add Transfers`. ## Transfers ![](/files/-MRf2-9Dsz8RgoORgJJO) In the `Transfers` view, you can monitor all finished and running transfers. You can navigate between `Disks` and `Transfers` in OffShoot by clicking the arrow on the `Transfers` section's right-hand side or using the in-app shortcut key combinations for `Disks` and `Transfers`. ### Progress When a transfer is in progress, you'll see the following: * The name of the transfer job - `SOURCE → DESTINATION` * The name of the transferring file * A moving average of the data rate * An estimated duration Progress bars can have the following colors: * Grey: the transfer is being indexed and prepared. If MHLs exist on the source, they're indexed too. * Dark Blue: copying * Light Blue: verification, validation, security, integrity checks, sidecar creation, and logging. * Green: all done, no issues found. * Red: a hardware issue was detected, like a disconnected storage device, or a checksum error on the source. * Orange: a file integrity issue was detected. ### Monitoring Progress Remotely with Connect Connect is a free companion app that runs in your browser and lets you monitor OffShoot transfers. Connect displays live views of transfers in progress, and pushes notifications to your device upon completion. {% embed url="" %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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