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Adobe not downloading online only files from projects
Hi All,
after updating to MacOS 12.3 I have not been able to open project files (Premiere/After Effects) without errors of not finding files that are in dropbox as 'online only'. Prior to the Mac ...
Hi there,
In order for this fix to be applied, you need to opt into Dropbox for macOS on File Provider. The latest version of Dropbox for macOS utilizes Apple’s updated File Provider API and fixes issues related to opening online-only files in third-party applications for users on macOS 12.5 or higher. You can read more about opting into Dropbox for macOS File Provider here. Please note that not all users are eligible at this time.
This is being rolled out to Dropbox Teams at the moment, but the team admin must choose to opt-in for the entire team when they are told it has been made available. If you are experiencing this issue, and are a member of a Dropbox team, then we recommend to align with your team admin and ensure that they opt-in as soon as they can, so that this issue is fixed for you. You can find out more here.Regards,
Emmet
Walter
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffThanks for the nudge on this Konrad_Dobson
I'm afraid I don't have a timeline or any other information to offer here at the moment.
All I can suggest for now is to make the files you'd like to work on your computer locally available before opening them.
Hi, any news on this? This is the bane of my AE existence at the moment. And like other commenters have said, when working on large and complicated projects, the solution of 'make sure all files are made offline' is not a solution. Plus, I also find that many files won't work even when they are downloaded and the only way to resolve is by changing the source folder's name, which causes even more problems and confusion in the large company I work in.
Thanks
Dom
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020)
3.8 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i7
64 GB 2667 MHz DDR4
AMD Radeon Pro 5700 XT 16 GB
OS Montery 12.5.1
PLEASE GIVE US A FREAKING UPDATE ALREADY DROPBOX.
- Jay
Hi everyone, could you let us know if you're interested in trying the Beta version of the Dropbox desktop application?
- Emmet
Community Manager
Hi there,
We've escalated this to the appropriate team and they just want some more clarifying information.
Does Dropbox appear in the locations sidebar on your finder window?
Regards,
Emmet
- Emmet
The latest version of Dropbox for macOS fixes issues related to opening online-only files in third-party applications. You’ll receive a notification from the Dropbox icon in your menu bar when an update is available. If you haven’t already received the new Dropbox for macOS update, you can expect it between now and the end of May 2023. We’re also working directly with a small subset of macOS users with complex configurations to support their migration experience. If you’re interested in joining our early access program for this update, visit the Dropbox Help Center for steps on how to opt in.
What is the version number of this update? Thanks.
- Emmet
Planet Nutshell: You can find the latest releases here. The most recent one: 171.4, should include this fix.
Oh wow! I REALLY hope this works. 🙂
