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ClaxtonJ's avatar
ClaxtonJ
Helpful | Level 6
6 years ago

How can I print an index of files contained within a dropbox folder for record purposes

I use dropbox regularly for business purposes and regularly need to distribute specific information to multiple contacts via individual dropbox folders. As a business we are required to keep records...
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  • Lusil's avatar
    Lusil
    6 years ago
    Hey there, ClaxtonJ. 
     
    At first, since this isn’t currently available through the website, I’d recommend checking this thread out which may be helpful in what you’re trying to achieve. 
     
    Furthermore, if you’re on a Dropbox Business team and you are an admin, you have the capability to find info about how your team is using Dropbox, such as active members, storage, links created, active shared folders, and active devices, through the activity log.
     
    Nonetheless, I’d be more than happy to pass your comments along to the dev team for more future consideration. 
     
    Cheers!
Lusil's avatar
Lusil
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
6 years ago
Hey there, ClaxtonJ. 
 
At first, since this isn’t currently available through the website, I’d recommend checking this thread out which may be helpful in what you’re trying to achieve. 
 
Furthermore, if you’re on a Dropbox Business team and you are an admin, you have the capability to find info about how your team is using Dropbox, such as active members, storage, links created, active shared folders, and active devices, through the activity log.
 
Nonetheless, I’d be more than happy to pass your comments along to the dev team for more future consideration. 
 
Cheers!
  • ClaxtonJ's avatar
    ClaxtonJ
    Helpful | Level 6
    6 years ago

    The tread you have provided does not address my issue.

    It will be appreciated if you could please pass my comments to your development team as without this function Drop-box will not meet the needs of our company (and other construction and or legal companies who need to evidence documentation that has been issued or shared)

    A positive response in this regard will dictate whether we continue with a business account beyond our trial which has now expired.

    I shall look forward to hearing from you to confirm whether this function can be added to the Dropbox platform which I suggest shall improve the service fro a number of users.

     

    • HispDocumentSto's avatar
      HispDocumentSto
      New member | Level 2
      6 years ago

      Try this app - worked wonders for me!

    • Lusil's avatar
      Lusil
      Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
      6 years ago
      Hey again, ClaxtonJ. 
       
      In general, the dev team is working on and reviewing different features constantly in order to improve user experience. 
       
      I can’t give a definitive timeline on when something like this will be worked on or, if it’s being worked on, when it’ll be released, but I’ve made sure to share your thoughts on this. 
  • rbragg's avatar
    rbragg
    Explorer | Level 4
    6 years ago

    Print File Directory:  Any update on adding this feature?   For me - this is almost a must have for file management.  Hopefully coming soon?   - Or - if it is already there and I didn't see it thank you!

    • ClaxtonJ's avatar
      ClaxtonJ
      Helpful | Level 6
      6 years ago

      Dissapointingly there has been no progress with this request.

      The apps suggested to me do not provide the level of detail that is required for the business that we operate since file names (that are dictated to us by others and cannot be changed) are often are too long to display fully within the abbreviated screen print that dropbox allows which renders the screen print function worthless to us.

      We are actively exploring other project based file sharing options although most (e.g. Egnyte) currently appear to use the same or similar platform and functions as Dropbox and are also missing a trick!

      I do hope that Drop-box will listen to this request and add this important function however I suspect that more users will need to push/support this request in order to make it happen.  

       

      • KAH1's avatar
        KAH1
        New member | Level 2
        6 years ago

        Have you heard anything since March?  This is a desperately missed tool from Dropbox

    • Rich's avatar
      Rich
      Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
      6 years ago
      rbragg wrote:

      Any update on adding this feature?

      No change. Dropbox has no such functionality, and we likely won't know if they plan to add it until they actually do. Dropbox doesn't discuss what features they may or may not be adding.

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