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Reshma 's avatar
Reshma
Explorer | Level 3
4 years ago

Is there any way to update a File using API's or Java SDK Methods?

Is there any way to update a File(doc, pdf, txt) uploaded from my local machine into Dropbox web app using API's or Java SDK Methods?   From Dropbox web app , we can update the doc file by choosi...
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Reshma
Explorer | Level 3
4 years ago

Okay !! I'm aware of this upload functionality.. So we don't have any update api's or sdk methods for files right ? all we can do is upload another versions of files. Is my understanding correct ?

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

    I'm not sure I follow. Can you clarify what functionality specifically you're looking to implement? You can use the upload methods to overwrite existing files with new data, for instance.

    • kenzy's avatar
      kenzy
      New member | Level 2
      2 years ago
      I don't think so this is possible . It gives conflict error when I tried
      • Здравко's avatar
        Здравко
        Legendary | Level 20
        2 years ago
        kenzy wrote:
        I don't think so this is possible . It gives conflict error when I tried

        😁 kenzy, Yes, by default it's so. If nothing set explicitly upload mode is 'add' - 'Do not overwrite an existing file' - as stated in documentation about this mode. Did you try overwrite or update mode? 😉

        Hope this helps.

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