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Can dropbox replace existing FTP process
Hello,
We are currently using FTP to share file with external vendor. The file is generated via scheduled batch job and placed in the FTP location for external vendor to download and process it fur...
Hi,
Thanks for the reply. In either scenarios listed above, the file should be uploaded(downloaded) to(from) the shared folder without any manual intervention. While exploring 'Dropbox for HTTP Developers - Dropbox API V2', I found that there are below end-points to upload and download a file from a shared Dropbox folder.
https://content.dropboxapi.com/2/files/upload
https://content.dropboxapi.com/2/files/download
Please advise if there is any standard utility already created that consumes these APIs to Upload/Download a file to shared folder. I will try to create my own app that will Upload/Download a file to shared folder without any manual intervention.
Please let me know for any questions.
Regards,
Dipesh Bagadia
Hi dbagadia,
:thinking: Using any endpoint from Dropbox API suppose driving in context of OAuth session. This in turn suppose access to a Dropbox account from both parties (either shared or 2 connected). Dropbox application is example for a utility which use the API and ready for use. In this context I can't see a reason (how to say) to "rediscover the hot water". :grin:
Using the API (either direct https access or througout SDKs) is meaningfull if You want to embed Dropbox cloud functionality in existing software product or build entierly new service on top of Dropbox. In the main post asked for something much simple which can be achieved with just few lines or even without any lines of code. Anyway, this is a option.
The choice is Yours! Have a great day. :wink:
Hi,
Thanks for the reply. As I understand, by using Dropbox application I can automate the Upload/Download of the file to/from the dropbox shared location.
Please help me understand the below:
1) Can I invoke Dropbox application via command line and pass parameters like 1) User name 2) Password 3) Upload/Download 4) Local/Shared Dropbox path (the set of parameters that are passed to the Upload/Download API)
Regards,
Dipesh Bagadia
Hi dbagadia,
About the command line: Yes, You can, but I can't see any reason You should do that. But anyway, You can run the Dropbox daemon as You do to any other program. I will advise You to use the autorun functionality.
About the username/password: Dropbox is using OAuth. At account link time (during install), new session is setup and from that moment on You don't have to enter anymore Your username (email) and/or password.
For the rest: Seems You haven't read still the details how exactly Dropbox (and not only) works. I will try to summarise: Your account content is mirrored to a local folder (named Dropbox). Any operation related to copy/move to, save inside, or delete from the Dropbox directory, 'mirror's to equivalent operation targeted to Your Dropbox account content and, opposite - when something changed in Your Dropbox data - this change follows to equivalent change in the local Dropbox directory content. In such a way, You don't have to use any API to upload, download or anything else. Just do the regular file operations inside the Dropbox local directory (like any other directory). Dropbox sync sill take care to keep in sync all connected locations (depending data volumes and network speed, some delay will be introduced). That's it. :wink:
Hope now it's more clear.
Hi,
Please advise if we can get into a call to discuss this further. I will be happy to schedule the call.
Regards,
Dipesh Bagadia
I'm a user like You. I'm not dropbox staff! Probably if You have more questions, Dropboxers can helps. I'm happy if my advices has helped You. :wink:
Здравко Гърмев
Hi Greg,
Thanks for reaching out. Discussing over the phone will really help. You can reach out to my email ID directly with call details. I can explain the scenario and you can suggest if it's possible via Dropbox.
Regards,
Dipesh Bagadia
- Greg-DB
Dropbox Community Moderator
dbagadia We're not currently set up to provide API support over the phone, but I'm happy to help online. Please feel free to reply here on the forum with any other questions you have, or if you'd rather email privately, you can open an API ticket with your questions here: https://www.dropbox.com/developers/contact
Hi Greg,
I am not looking for API support. Currently I am just trying to confirm if I will be able to devise a solution using Dropbox for scenario mentioned in my original post.
If my original post is not clear then I will prefer to have a call so that I can explain it better. Thanks.
Regards,
Dipesh Bagadia
- Greg-DB
dbagadia If you're not looking for help with the Dropbox API, then I'm afraid I'm not the right person to help. You can find ways to contact Dropbox for help with other areas here https://www.dropbox.com/support
Thanks Greg.
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