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Bhas
2 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Selective file type sync
i would like to have the selective file type syncing, so that we can avoid syncing backup files, plot log file, error files, some other unwanted file types. syncing will ever faster if we have this o...
jblfv31
Explorer | Level 4
Does Dropbox have a feature that allows for selecting certain file types to sync/not to sync?
For example, I have huge video files that I would rather not have to sync (and keep on the cloud), and sync the rest like usual.
I still have the "Available Offline" feature (not the terrible Files on Demand that is a nightmare on Mac)
Any help would be appreciated 🙂
Jay
12 months agoDropbox Staff
Hi jblfv31, thanks for messaging the Community.
I've merged your post to this thread to keep similar requests and queries together.
Currently, there isn't a feature available that would satisfy your requirements, however, your feedback and comments have been noted in our system.
- Bhas4 months agoExplorer | Level 4
Hi Jay
Microsoft OneDrive which is new to cloud storage has this feature. what is stopping you guys to add to Dropbox?
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