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Sample use case - I am storing files containing recipes in a folder on my dropbox account. I want to be able to add metadata fields to the file properties to store information such as number of calories per recipe, overall cook/prep time, number of servings, etc... Is there a way to do this currently or will dropbox allow for this customization in the future?
They dont, they likely wont, but yes it would be possible to do.
Would be great if this can be implemented. In my case I want to store application specific metadata using the APIs.
Hi,
I was wondering whether Dropbox has any plans to offer the possibility for adding custom meta-data to documents and files ? Soms meta-data is automatically stored (file type, date, etc.) but it would be great to be able to add custom fields like "category", "project", "organisation", ... and also to be able to define the available values for each field. (Much in the way MS does with Sharepoint.) Until this becomes possible, Dropbox users are more or less obliged to stick with the constraineous management of files by using folders, subfolders, etc. in order to find everything.
So Dropbox folks : any plans for this ?
Community : any thoughts ? Are there other people who feel this need ?
Cheers
- Rich
Super User II
Dropbox doesn't comment on or provide timelines for upcoming features, nor do they tell us what features are coming. Simply put, we won't know of a new feature until it's officially announced.
Personally, I have no need for such a feature. Dropbox's main purpose is to sync a specific file structure between computers, so the current management using folders works just fine.- Needs differ from user to user of course, and yes folders are fine in themselves, but the big inconvenience with a folder structure is that (a) when you don’t have a pretty precise idea of where (in which folder) you might have stored a file, you can spend a lot of time browsing through folders to find it, and (b) folders are non-exhaustive by nature and can overlap. Say you’re looking for a letter you received from your lawyer regarding a legal issue but in which the lawyer also included his invoice. Where to put this, in the folder « legal matters » or « invoices »? Working on a metadata basis instead of with folders solves these limitations. Although I agree that for certain well defined purposes a folder can be quickest.
Would love to be able to edit file metadata within Dropbox.
Currently, in order to add Description Metadata to files on Dropbox, I have to download the files, add metadata on my computer via Bridge, delete the files on Dropbox, and reupload new versions.
An online tool to edit metadata would be cool.
I use long filenames for video curation (<=260chrs)
My app can use the filename to determine the start point for playback, speed, duration... etc
YYYYMMDD along with other details.. in the NAME no need for metadata tools ... nopeCuration can start in earnest as soon as the file is downloaded to your PC.
BearOnRoad20181018093017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDhTnR0hqbo
As a straight user of Dropbox (Not a developer) I would like to be able to assign metadata to files so that I can have more filter and find options within the web screen.
- Daphne
Dropbox Staff
Status added:Gathering SupportThis idea is going to need a bit more support.
We've updated the status to encourage more users to back you up!
Hi,
Coming back to my suggestion of July 2018, I'm still convinced that there would be a considerable added value in Dropbox supporting (custom) meta-data for files and folders. I realize it would be quite a paradigm-shift as the use of meta-data to organize files steps away from the classic hierarchical folder-based approach, and I also realize that the use of meta-data would be limited to the online environement alone. But still : especially with shared content, meta-data-based content organization allows different users to each have their own view and logic in organizing the same content.
So I hope Dropbox will seriously consider this for the future.
Greetings,
Stijn
Hi,
Can I perform this scenario by using( by finding a developer :) dropbox api ?
https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation/http/documentation#file_properties-properties-add
For example I want to add some tags/properties to my files which are related with my school notes like math,physics etc.
Then Can I make a query to get just my physics notes ?
Thanks- WalterStatus changed:Gathering SupporttoNot for right now
