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NikLG
Explorer | Level 4
5 years ago

Can't open files in 3ds MAX that are on Dropbox

**Just thought I'd edit this top post** I think this has been resolved quietly by either Dropbox or Autodesk, as I no longer have any problems with syncing or anything.   Hello all, Similar to t...
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Megan
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4 years ago

Hi lukaszwolenski, let me jump in here!

 

Are you using a Mac or a Windows device? Also, what is the exact error you get when you try to re-download files locally? If you could send me a screenshot, that'd be very helpful. 

 

Keep me posted, and we'll take it from there!

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samrikken
Explorer | Level 3
4 years ago

Hi,

 

An update on this problem from our site.

The cause of the problem was indeed the online-only folders. With generally switching Dropbox to store locally it still kept some folders that were already sync to online-only. When manually switching these folders to local all was good.

 

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