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paul48
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

Improper content upload when using dropbox upload_file API

When I use the file_upload api to upload a file by first opening it with:

 

with open(temp_file_path, 'rb') as local_file:
file_data_local = local_file.read()
The file uploads to the correct place in dropbox.
 
However, when I get my file from a post request and try to read it and pass it into file upload the contents of the file are incorrect. Something is getting created but when I click on the file the following message is displayed: .xlsx files are supported but something went wrong.

 

I tried to download the file created and open it but it will not open as the format/content is unrecognizable.

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

    I'll be happy to help with any issues you're having with the Dropbox API, but I'll need some more information. Please reply with:

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