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1575475
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Microsoft Word for Web and "/get_events" endpoint

Hello,

I just uploaded a word document to Dropbox and edited it using Microsoft Word for Web.

Then I called the "/get_events" endpoint using the parameter "category = file_operations". No event was returned.

Then I edited the same document using my local Word, saved it and the endpoint returned a "file_edit" event as expected.

Why is that so? What did I miss?

Pls advise.

 

Best regards,

Jan

 

 

5 Replies

  • iNeil's avatar
    iNeil
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    3 months ago

    Hello 1575475​,

    I’m reaching out to let you know that our engineering team has resolved the issue affecting activity logs when working with Microsoft Word files. Everything should now be functioning as expected.

    If you are still encountering the issue, please let us know and we will be happy to investigate the issue further.

  • 1575475's avatar
    1575475
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    Hi Neil,

     

    thank you for keeping me informed.

     

    Best regards,

    Jan

  • iNeil's avatar
    iNeil
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    2 years ago

    Hello @1575475,

     

    The engineering team has updated me.

     

    Unfortunately, editing Microsoft Office documents in Dropbox does not trigger an event in the activity log. This is currently a feature gap, and the case is still open with the engineering team.

     

    Please note that I’m unable to provide a specific timeline for this case. However, if I receive any further updates, I will let you know.

  • 1575475's avatar
    1575475
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    Hi Neil,

     

    still no response from the engeneering team?

     

    Best regards,

    Jan

  • iNeil's avatar
    iNeil
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    2 years ago

    Hello 1575475 ,

    Thank you for providing this information. I have raised this case with the engineering team. Once I have an update, I will let you know.

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