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Files do not get downloaded automatically on Mac
Hi there,
I am experiencing an issue with files added by other users after installing the new Dropbox on MAC OS 13.1 (22C65). I need the files to be downloaded automatically to my drive instea...
I think a resolution may be to right-click the parent folder (DropboxFolder > YourFolder) and select "Make Available Offline".
When I did this, I got the green tick on the folder, then the files started adding the green tick, and then files created and placed in there form another source downloaded automatically.
Test it and see if this works for you. It now works for me. Saves me a bit of concern too wit the visual prompt of the green tick.
EDIT - you can also do this to the Dropbox folder. So that might be the better solution!
One feature that has been lost in the latest version of dropbox is the ability to default for all files/folders sync automatically to a computer. This is a great loss, and one hopefully soon fixed.
Another vote for improving "Offline only" files. I don't want my files to be online. I want them downloaded automatically.
The context menu is problematic because I can't see what I selected.
What happens if I select "Offline only" for a parent folder and then "Online only" for a subfolder? How do I see what I selected for which folder?
- Megan
Dropbox Staff
Hi beatrixwillius, welcome to our Community!
If you have different content synced differently inside your Dropbox folder, the Dropbox icons should let you know the state of each file/folder. You can see more about this here.
Isn't this the case for you? Are you able to see, and identify your syncing icons?
If you have any questions, let me know!
Have been using Dropbox too long - yes, the icons show up. Still don't like the interface nor the default.
Have been doing a bit testing. The offline/online is handled top down.
