Sync.GetUpdate method (Office)

Compares the local version of the shared document to the version on the server.

Syntax

expression.GetUpdate

expression A variable that represents a Sync object.

Remarks

Use the GetUpdate method to compare the local version of the shared document to the version on the server and to refresh the sync status.

Not all document synchronization problems raise trappable run-time errors. After performing an operation by using the Sync object, it's a good idea to check the Status property; if the Status property is msoSyncStatusError, check the ErrorType property for additional information about the type of error that has occurred.

In many circumstances, the best way to resolve an error condition is to call the GetUpdate method. For example, if a call to PutUpdate results in an error condition, a call to GetUpdate will reset the status to msoSyncStatusLocalChanges.

Example

The following example compares the local and server copies of the document by using the GetUpdate method and reports whether the server has a newer copy.

    Dim objSync As Office.Sync 
    Dim strStatus As String 
    Set objSync = ActiveDocument.Sync 
    objSync.GetUpdate 
    If objSync.Status = msoSyncStatusNewerAvailable Then 
        strStatus = "A newer version is available on the server." 
        MsgBox strStatus, vbInformation + vbOKOnly, "Sync Information" 
    End If 
    Set objSync = Nothing 

See also

• Sync object members

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