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terra1983
4 years agoCollaborator | Level 8
Please don't block me from generating a link for a file that hasn't finished uploading
A new "feature" has been implemented where if I drop a new file in a DB folder, and then go to click on "Copy Dropbox Link", it simply won't perform the task until the file has finished uploading.
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- 2 years ago
Hi everyone. We recently discovered a bug that caused this to break. It is now fixed. If you continue to have trouble copying a link to a file that is uploading/syncing please let us know.
It will be especially helpful if you can also tell us:
* What version of Dropbox you're using: Dropbox Windows, Mac, or Web
* The steps you're using to copy the link (e.g. right click, then choose "Copy Dropbox Link" )
Jay
Dropbox Staff
Hi isotropy, thanks for bringing this to our attention.
What OS version and Dropbox desktop application version are you currently running?
This will help me to assist further!
isotropy
2 years agoCollaborator | Level 8
OSX 12.3.1 - Dropbox version v171.4.6182
Thanks!
- Jay2 years agoDropbox Staff
Is the Dropbox folder located in the default location, or under the CloudStorage folder?
- isotropy2 years agoCollaborator | Level 8
It's in the default location of /users/username/Dropbox
- jstdbx2 years agoDropbox Product Manager
Hi everyone. We recently discovered a bug that caused this to break. It is now fixed. If you continue to have trouble copying a link to a file that is uploading/syncing please let us know.
It will be especially helpful if you can also tell us:
* What version of Dropbox you're using: Dropbox Windows, Mac, or Web
* The steps you're using to copy the link (e.g. right click, then choose "Copy Dropbox Link" )
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