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g v.'s avatar
g v.
Collaborator | Level 10
7 years ago

folder name change causes sync issues

Hi, 

I'm renaming folders in an attempt to get shorter paths (to get rid of these sync problems). Renaming a folder has lead to sync issues several times. After changing a folder name on the mac desktop app (v57.4.89) dropbox displays the "can't sync folder not empty" error for some folder contained in the folder with the different name that used to sync just fine. Resolved by removing the folder from Selective Sync, quit and restart DB, waiting to sync, adding the folder back and waiting to sync. 

Is it better to change names on the web interface and let the changes sync to the computers from there?

thanks

Sync
  • Lusil's avatar
    Lusil
    7 years ago
    Hi there, sorry to hear about this. 
     
    g v. wrote:

     

    Is it better to change names on the web interface and let the changes sync to the computers from there? 

    Indeed, it might be a resolution to the behavior you’re experiencing. Try it out, and if you’re still getting some trouble or you’re seeing an error, send me a screenshot (omitting any personal info) so as to have a better understanding of what occurred. 
     
    In any case, let me know how it goes! :slight_smile:
  • Lusil's avatar
    Lusil
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    7 years ago
    Hi there, sorry to hear about this. 
     
    g v. wrote:

     

    Is it better to change names on the web interface and let the changes sync to the computers from there? 

    Indeed, it might be a resolution to the behavior you’re experiencing. Try it out, and if you’re still getting some trouble or you’re seeing an error, send me a screenshot (omitting any personal info) so as to have a better understanding of what occurred. 
     
    In any case, let me know how it goes! :slight_smile:
    • g v.'s avatar
      g v.
      Collaborator | Level 10
      7 years ago

      thanks, that went very fast now.

      • Lusil's avatar
        Lusil
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        7 years ago
        Glad to hear that, g v.! 
         
        If you have any other questions in the future, just give us a shout. In the mean time, have a wonderful day ahead! :sunglasses:
    • iizuum's avatar
      iizuum
      New member | Level 2
      6 years ago

      I've changed the name of the online only folder from my MAc's dropbox  interface - and now online it says "folder deleted" and all my online files are gone!  that's 20 years worth of photo library! Help

      • Lusil's avatar
        Lusil
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        6 years ago
        Hey there iizuum, sorry to hear about that. 
         
        Initially, please note that renaming a folder or a file doesn’t mean that your content will be removed from your Dropbox account. 
         
        Since moving any content is considered a deletion from one location and an addition to another, could it be that you also moved the folder?
         
        Additionally, do you see the files when you search for them (either by navigating through the relevant path or by looking them up from the website)?
         
        Let me know what you find!
    • kinman1's avatar
      kinman1
      New member | Level 2
      6 years ago

      This might be fine going forward, but having changed the folder name on one computer (and the sync proceeding just fine), my other computer shows a few files with this problem. I have quit the Desktop app and restarted, as well as unlinking and relinking (logging out and logging in) the local DB folder. Neither of these worked. When I look at "View sync issues," it indicates that I need to uncheck the "locked" box in file info, which of course is definitely not the problem (yes I looked).

      It's not a permission problem either, as the permissions are the same for every file in that folder (and that folder), where everything else sync'd up just fine.  If it makes a difference, these are .m4v and VOB files. Thanks in advance.

      MacPro/OSX-Mojave/DB v79.4.143

       

      • Lusil's avatar
        Lusil
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        6 years ago

        Hey there kinman1, 

        Could you please provide me with more info on the behavior you're experiencing so that I have a better understanding of your concern? For example:

        • Are you removing or renaming files from one computer and another computer is attempting to resync them? 
        • You also mention an error prompted by the desktop app. Could you please send me a screenshot of it (without any personal info)?

        Any additional details would be very helpful. Thanks ina dvance!

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