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question about response from download method
Hello, I'm studying the documentation for the files /download method in both the API Explorer: https://dropbox.github.io/dropbox-api-v2-explorer/#files_download And in the developer documentation area: https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation/http/documentation#files-download In both cases/places the documentation…
The "DropBox Badge" can detect if a shared file is currently open. Can I do this using the API?
I want to be able to detect when a participant of a shared folder opens or closes a document stored in that folder. The Dropbox Badge in Dropbox for Business appears to have this information. Is it accessible to be as a developer?
Import Email shared file by api.
How can I Download file where I get shared file in mail. Is there any method in api to get this link.
I don't understand why V2 does not support Objective-C. It is a mistake not supporting objective-c
Most of ios apps are written in objective-c. I am surprised to see there is no objective-c for v2. I don't know what is in their head when they made such decision.
Documentation/Tutorials for integrating Dropbox in an iOS app (not written in Swift)
I know the deadline for support V2 of the Dropbox API is approaching, so I'm getting ready to upgrade our existing iOS app that depends heavily on Dropbox file sharing, but I can't see to find any documentation on this. The only related documentation I can find is for Swifty Dropbox, which I can't use. Can you point me in…
Using SwiftyDropbox with Objective-C
I'm trying to import the SwiftyDropbox framework into an Objective-C AppDelegate file. I'm following the instructions here on using Swift and Objective-C in the same project. I've tried the following import statements but neither seem to work. Any ideas? Thanks :) #import "SwiftyDropbox-Swift.h" #import…
Transition from Dropbox Datastore API to API v2
Okay, The dates coming close when the datastore api will get deprecated. I need to think of a good way to transition my iOS app that essentially uses Dropbox Datastores as a way to store "text" notes and their attachments and another table houses the "Tags". All strings. I'd really like to know if anyone tried this…
Dropbox Java Api Upload "Public Folder"
How do I upload a file public and get link ? I am using Dropbox Java core api. Here. public static void Yukle(File file) throws DbxException, IOException { FileInputStream fileInputStream = new FileInputStream(file); InputStream inputStream = fileInputStream; try (InputStream in = new FileInputStream(file)) { UploadBuilder…
Why this code do not download files
public class HttpDownloader { public static void main(String[] args) { String fileURL = "https://www.dropbox.com/s/vc0dbvag0lff47a/Paczka.zip?dl=1"; String saveDir = "E:/Download"; try { HttpDownloadUtility.downloadFile(fileURL, saveDir); } catch (IOException ex) { ex.printStackTrace(); } } } public class…
[Q] Direct file links with APIv2
Hi. Can i get the direct links to files, stored on Dropbox, with APIv2 similarly to APIv1 ( https://content.dropboxapi.com/1/files/auto/ ) so that i can reuse my code? Thank you for your help. Eugene
Upload to public folder
how to upload files to public folder programmatically (c# or vb.net) ? thanks Eytan
inbound and outbound Content-Type values
Hi there. I'm working in a fairly restrictive environment without the option to use a different one. Under API v1 this was not a problem, because it was far less strict and its outputs less opinionated. API v2 appears to hold itself to a higher standard of adherence to good HTTP metadata with regard to its content, which…
Is it possible to create a data connection to my dropbox files
I have Excel files that I would like to source as master files and allow multiple users to connect to them as a data source. Currently this is only possible on a user by user and file by file basis via the Dropbox mapping in Windows. Is this possible with Dropbox via a web address to my file repository?
How to implement Dropbox upload for customers in Woocommerce (Wordpress)?
Hi there, How can I let my customers on Woocommerce upload files to my Dropbox after they have made a purchase, with the folder structure by client ID and order ID? I understand that File request is a similar feature but how can I integrate this with the needed functionalities on my site? Thanks! Chloé
How to get files by DropBoxRest API in C#
Hi My goal is to get files by DropBoxRest API in C# Here is my code var options = new Options { ClientId = "", //App key ClientSecret = "", //App secret RedirectUri = "https://www.dropbox.com/1/oauth2/authorize" };// Initialize a new Client (without an AccessToken)var client = new Client(options);// Get the OAuth Request…
How to know if authentication failed using Auth only in Android (Java SDK V2).
Hello, I just migrated my android application from the v1 android sdk. The migration went more or less smoothly. I did however run into a bit of an issue with authentication. My app interfaces with several different cloud providers, so it has a home screen/activity in which the user selects the provider to use. This then…
Converting from V1 to V2
Working in VBA. The following V1 code works: Sub DeleteFile(filename As String) Dim req As MSXML2.ServerXMLHTTP60 Dim Result As String Dim Pos1 As Integer Dim Pos2 As Integer Set req = New MSXML2.ServerXMLHTTP60 req.Open "POST", "https://api.dropboxapi.com/1/fileops/delete?path=" & "/" & filename & "&root=auto", False…
Is this possible?
I want to be able to upload files to a specific folder within my Dropbox account, and then allow my web app to get a list of those files and link to them, without requiring users to have a Dropbox account or going through an authorisation process. I will be using JavaScript. Is this even possible?
I want to implement a funtionallity that user can login to their dropbox account by my web appli ...
cation and i want to show all folder of dropbox on my web application screen . How can i do this . I want to implement a functionality that user can login to their dropbox account by my web application and i want to show all folder of dropbox on my web application screen . How can i do this .
Mirror Dropbox Folder between Web App w/ Read/Write Access for Web App Users
We're building a new web app for our organization to manage and deliver content to each of our individual clients through the internet. We have a Dropbox business account that we utilize for all of our files and data. Our app will publish content and such to a public website for each one of our clients, respectively.…
OAuth get file request fails with file not found
I have been trying the OAuth api and wasn't able to get a file using the files get api as detailed here - https://www.dropbox.com/developers/core/docs#files-GET My request looks as below https://api-content.dropbox.com/1/files/auto/Images/thankyou.jpg with the header - Authorization=Bearer <access-token> I get a 404 error…
API v2 get_current_user error
Hi. i've bumped into this issue migrating from v1 to v2: after getting the auth code from this endpoint: https://www.dropbox.com/oauth2/authorize and getting the token from this endpoint: https://api.dropbox.com/oauth2/token i am trying to get user's display name. as far as i understand you've changed user endpoint to this…
In the DropboxSDK for iOS, are DBRestClients required to be an instance variable of a UIViewCont ...
roller? I am using the DropboxSDK for iOS, and I am trying to have a Dropbox fetch occur inside viewDidAppear(animated:). However, whenever I create a local DBRestClient inside viewDidAppear and call loadMetadata(forPath:), the delegate methods are never called. I am not presented with any errors or anything. It simply…
upload File: update operation in mode field is not working
Hi, I am working on developing an integration, would like to know the behaviour of upload file activity for mode field. Below are the steps 1. I have defined valid Path and upload a file 2. file is uploaded and ID and rev is generated in response 3. now i have updated the same file (in local drive) which i have uploaded in…
Where is dropbox-android-sdk-1.6.3.jar replacement for v2?
I have got announcement about Core API v1 deprecation. I am using dropbox-android-sdk-1.6.3.jar in my project now (com.dropbox.client2.*). Where can I find replacement for this library for v2? Is dropbox-core-sdk-2.1.1.jar the replacement?
example of periodically migrating new files from shared folders?
We are looking for examples and pointers to help us with the creation of a system using your python tools wherein: Clients will share a folder with our business. What is the best practice for doing this? Can we collect their credentials on our site (I am imagining something like openID wherein they authenticate their…
how long is a cursor valid for?
I've been testing the list files API, but seeing unexpected results. Basically, I ask info on a path, process the results, and then ask for a "new" cursor via "listFolderGetLatestCursor" but it says there are no changes. Am I missing something? // make request for path ListFolderBuilder listFolderBuilder =…
Verifying using V2 only
I'm not very impressed by the Dropbox v1 Deprecation Guide, as it seems to expect us to be experts on Dropbox rather than developers of actual functionality that learned just enough about Dropbox to get it working. So is there a setting somewhere that will allow me to test against a v2-only environment? i.e. can I set my…
Access Tokens, Fiddler, Security
Hi, Someone uses Fiddler to get my access token which is normally hidden from our apps users. Don't they now have access to my Dropbox through the API? I read some of the other posts about this subject and it appears to not be a major concern. Is that really the case? It's not like someone stealing your intellectual…
Upload file directly on dropbox
HI ,sorry for english, Im learning about upload a file on server to dropbox . [code] <?php require_once "dropbox-sdk/Dropbox/autoload.php"; use \Dropbox as dbx; $accessToken='My_access_token '; $dbxClient = new dbx\Client($accessToken, "MyApp/1.0"); $f = fopen("prova.txt", "rb"); $result =…

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