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Can the API be used to force a sync while PC is asleep
I have a python script running on a Windows server that writes a file to a local folder in the middle of the night, but dropbox does not sync until the next time I manually log into the box. Is ther...
The Dropbox API does not offer functionality for controlling the desktop client like that, but I'll pass this along as a feature request. I can't promise if or when that might be implemented though.
You may want to consider instead using the Dropbox API to upload the file, which is done by communicating directly with the Dropbox API servers (and not the local filesystem/client). We have an official Python SDK, and the Getting Started and File Access guides may be helpful.
Greg-DB
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Dropbox StaffThe Dropbox API does not offer functionality for controlling the desktop client like that, but I'll pass this along as a feature request. I can't promise if or when that might be implemented though.
You may want to consider instead using the Dropbox API to upload the file, which is done by communicating directly with the Dropbox API servers (and not the local filesystem/client). We have an official Python SDK, and the Getting Started and File Access guides may be helpful.
Thank you! I was able to do it the way you suggested
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