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h_vohra's avatar
h_vohra
Explorer | Level 4
5 years ago

Upload files to a specific folder using javascript

I want to upload my files to a specific folder in dropbox, I am using the filesUpload function to upload files. I want that the folder gets created 1st and then the files are stored in that folder.  Below is my code.

 

  • :slight_smile: If you aren't sure what my advice mean, better keep your way of coding for now.

    Would be enough to concatenate file name to the folder path. Transform everything in your code which seems:

    dbx.filesUpload({path: '/' + fileName, contents: file})

    To something like:

     

    dbx.filesUpload({path: '/' + folderName + '/' + fileName, contents: file})

    Seems you just forgot it. :wink:

    Hope this helps.

     

  • Здравко's avatar
    Здравко
    Legendary | Level 20

    Hi h_vohra,

    I'm just curious, Is there any problem outside fact that you put your file on root level, not in just created folder? You don't report any actual issue!

    One advice: when you refer to particular place (folder), it's better practice avoid path in text form, use id instead. Just advice, nothing more (id is more stable way).

    • h_vohra's avatar
      h_vohra
      Explorer | Level 4

      Different users will upload files from the form, so I need it to go on different folders to distinguish properly.

       

      Can you please help me how to get the ID, and add it in the path , I tried adding the folder name in path, but it gave error

      • Здравко's avatar
        Здравко
        Legendary | Level 20

        :slight_smile: If you aren't sure what my advice mean, better keep your way of coding for now.

        Would be enough to concatenate file name to the folder path. Transform everything in your code which seems:

        dbx.filesUpload({path: '/' + fileName, contents: file})

        To something like:

         

        dbx.filesUpload({path: '/' + folderName + '/' + fileName, contents: file})

        Seems you just forgot it. :wink:

        Hope this helps.