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Get back share link after accidentally deleting then restored file
this may be a dumb question & totally not possible, but, i have a pdf i've shared and even created a QR code for the shared link to pass around as needed. i needed to edit the file and i accidentall...
Mmmh... SyberKnight,
That's application dependent. Some remove any old file before write new, others - no. Try save you new pdf version directly in Dropbox folder (not to move it after). If this don't do the trick read more carefully the documentation of the application in use what else could be done (if possible).
Good luck. :wink:
PS: If you feel comfortable yourself in terminal, can try "dd" command. Type "man dd" in terminal for more info.
hi Здравко, and thank you for your reply as well.
here are the precise steps i did...
- in the Dropbox folder on my Mac, i deleted the pdf instead of replace it with an edited one (which i've done in the past successfully).
- after freaking out, i logged in to Dropbox.com in Safari browser.
- i went to the pdf in the "Deleted Files" section & chose to "Restore" it.
- after that, i went to it's URL and it is different (see screenshot in previous post).
thanks.
To be sure what exactly happens take a look in "Version history" (see the picture):
Select the ellipsis on right side of file line. :wink:
Hope this gives right direction.
PS: Match the events there to what you have done (time, date, etc.)... and restore the correct version.
BRILLIANT! yeah, so i did the Version History & restored a version before today & the link is back to the way it was. but of course, so is the file (without my new edits).
it seems as tho the latest version of macOS (Catalina) is deleting then replacing instead of swapping the files out like it used to do. argh.
so now, how to i swap the file out with my new edited version & retain the link?
Mmmh... SyberKnight,
That's application dependent. Some remove any old file before write new, others - no. Try save you new pdf version directly in Dropbox folder (not to move it after). If this don't do the trick read more carefully the documentation of the application in use what else could be done (if possible).
Good luck. :wink:
PS: If you feel comfortable yourself in terminal, can try "dd" command. Type "man dd" in terminal for more info.
OMG BRILLIANT AGAIN! @Здравко you are amazing!!!
i just didn't think that could work, but it does!
i opened the dropbox folder in dropbox.com in Safari browser, then i took my edited pdf, whilst using the exact same name, i drag'n'dropped it into the dropbox safari window, and it totally replaced it & kept the same URL!!!!!!! YAY!
you saved me a huge headache!!! THANK YOU!!!
