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Brian S.69's avatar
Brian S.69
New member | Level 2
10 years ago

API V2 unable to list folder using file id

I would like to be able to list the contents of a folder using the file id instead of the path.

Is this in the works?

Thanks!

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  • Greg-DB's avatar
    Greg-DB
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    10 years ago

    I believe this is planned, but I can't offer a timeline right now. I'll be sure to pass this along as a feature request though.

  • Greg-DB's avatar
    Greg-DB
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    9 years ago

    Unfortunately, no, no update on this right now.

  • Vladimir V.1's avatar
    Vladimir V.1
    Explorer | Level 4
    9 years ago

    I don't mean to criticize, but it sounds like this glaring inconsistency is being treated as a feature request of a lowest priority (apparently)? Sure, an ID can always be resolved into full path using a get_metadata call, but why making the extra trip and sacrifice performance?

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    Greg-DB
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    9 years ago

    Thanks for the feedback Vladimir! I don't have a timeline to offer right now unfortunately. 

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