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JAMESJER
New member | Level 2
7 years ago

Add MetaData to Folder/File in App Directory

How can I add file/folder meta data for an App Folder app via the API. I am getting this error:   Error in call to API function "file_properties/templates/add_for_user": Your API app is an "App Fol...
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AlexanderKriss's avatar
AlexanderKriss
Explorer | Level 3

Hello,

I'm develop Android app for backup purpose and I like store backups also on Dropbox.

I like store files into apps folder because I try respect privacy of users and avoid ask access from app to entire dropbox.

I need custom properties include to file metadata for increase speed of initial listing of files. That custom properties is for detailed describe of stored files.

But by doc pages "This endpoint does not support apps with the app folder permission." means for /properties and /templates.

Is there any chance to remove that restriction?

Thanks

Alexander

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Greg-DB
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5 years ago

AlexanderKriss Thanks for the feedback! This request is open with the team, but I can't promise if or when it might be implemented. (I'm not aware of any such in progress as the moment unfortunately.)

  • AlexanderKriss1's avatar
    AlexanderKriss1
    Explorer | Level 3
    5 years ago

    Hello,

    any progress here please?

    Thanks

    • Greg-DB's avatar
      Greg-DB
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      5 years ago

      AlexanderKriss1 No, unfortunately I don't have any news on this request.

      • AlexanderKriss1's avatar
        AlexanderKriss1
        Explorer | Level 3
        5 years ago

        Hello,

        any news here please?

        It will be really helpfull, when I can got metadata, just when I listing folder, because reading each file, which contain additional metadata is terrible slow.

        Thanks

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