Limitations

DropDat is designed to offer the simplest possible interface for sending files.  Droplets require no user interaction beyond dragging and dropping files.  When considering distribution of droplets, keep the following limitations in mind:

Sending Droplets

Droplets are self-contained applications (.exe or .app).  Some email servers and security software may limit or block their transfer.  When emailing a droplet, be sure to notify the recipient in a separate email in case the one containing the droplet is blocked.  See the Distribution section for more about sending droplets to other people.

Platform Support

Windows droplets can only be created, changed, and used on Windows computers.  Likewise, Mac OS X droplets can only be created, changed, and used on Mac OS X computers.

User Editing

The configuration settings of a droplet cannot be changed in the droplet itself.  To change a droplet, it must be dropped onto the DropDat application.  This is an intentional limitation to allow administrators control over user settings.  If you wish end-users to be able to edit droplet settings, they will need a copy of DropDat and its license code (subject to the terms of your software license).

An exception may be made for password prompting in future releases.  Your feedback on this possible feature would be appreciated.

License Codes

When you first run DropDat, it may prompt you for a license code just like other MTP/IP applications.  This license code will be embedded in all droplets created or edited by that DropDat instance.  Click the "Help" button in any configuration dialog to view license details.

If, for some reason, a droplet's license code is invalid or expires, the user may be prompted to enter a new one.

Downloading and Viewing

Droplets can only send files and create the folders which hold them.  All other ExpeDat functions require use of MTPexpedat or movedat.

Compression

The initial implementation does not support compression.

Bandwidth Management

Bandwidth management options are not available in the initial release.  Many of these options can be configured at the server.  Some bandwidth options, such as aggression, can also be pre-set as part of your DropDat license.  Contact Technical Support for details.