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terra1983's avatar
terra1983
Collaborator | Level 8
4 years ago

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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  • jstdbx's avatar
    jstdbx
    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" ) 

funwin's avatar
funwin
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

When you right click on a file that's uploading to 'Copy Dropbox Link' it used to work. It worked for years. Now getting Couldn't Copy Link /path/not_found/.

 

I know it wasn't a problem in the past as I very often upload video screen recordings and send the link to people.

 

Any idea why this not longer works?

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    2 years ago

    Thanks for posting on the Community, funwin!

     

    If I understand correctly, you’re seeing this error message on the desktop app, correct? 

     

    Do you mind uploading a screenshot of it here, so that I can have a visual and check this further?

     

    Ping me when you’re ready.

    • funwin's avatar
      funwin
      Helpful | Level 6
      2 years ago

      Hi Nancy, 

       

      Yes correct, on the desktop application. I've done a screen recording of the process. I do this 5 to 10 times a day and until recently, was able to comp the dropbox link once the file started syncing. Now it does not work until is completed syncing. 

       

      Screen recoding - link removed.

       

      Thanks for you help. 

      • funwin's avatar
        funwin
        Helpful | Level 6
        2 years ago

        not sure why a dropbox link would be removed from a dropbox forum. Hopefully you can see the screen recording. 

        Else I've attached a screenshot

         

         

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