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Splinter
New member | Level 2
8 years ago

Wrong ClientModified Timestamp

I need to keep my local file and dropbox file in sync, so I want them to have the same timestamp.   So I have a file with timestamp displayed in Internet Explorer of:   22/06/2018 13:05:28   So...
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Splinter's avatar
Splinter
New member | Level 2
8 years ago

I need to keep my local file and dropbox file in sync, so I want them to have the same timestamp.

 

So I have a file with timestamp displayed in Internet Explorer of:

 

22/06/2018 13:05:28

 

So when I upload it, I use the ClientModified field and set it to:

 

2018-6-22T13:5:28Z

 

I can browse the file in the dropbox app and in there it also displays 22/06/2018 13:05:28

 

So far so good... my local file and and the dropbox file match when looked at in explorer/dropbox windows.

 

When I download the file from dropbox and check the ClientModified field it says

 

2018-06-22T12:05:28Z

 

Exactly 1 hour out...Any ideas why that is and how I get around it?

Could it be related to the the fact my I am in the UK and we are currently in BST, exactly 1 hour ahead of GMT?

 

Thanks

 

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    8 years ago

    Hey there Splinter - nice catch!

     

    Should the date modified time appear not to match the time you'd expect based on your timezone I would advise to perform the following steps.

     

    Firtsly, confirm that ‘Automatically detect timezone’ is checked on your profile's page and make sure that the timezone of your computer is set correctly too. 

     

    If this issue persists after my suggestions, do let me know and we'll take it from there. Thanks!

      • Walter's avatar
        Walter
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        8 years ago

        Hey Splinter - thanks for the heads up!

         

        I moved your original post here as well to keep things neat - no further actions are needed from your end, no worries. :wink: 

         

        As per your API related question, make sure to subscribe to this thread so you'll get an update when a member of my team writes back here with more information about the issue you seem to be having. 

         

        If there's anything else I can do to help, do let me know.

         

        Cheers! 

         

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