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matt_maccormack
9 months agoExplorer | Level 3
Export screen keeps getting stuck
Suddenly I can no longer Export my DropBox files to any format: Markdown, PDF, etc.
Every time I try to export, I keep getting stuck on the screen with the little wizard that says "Waiting to start..." but my file never actually exports.
I've had this issue for about a week now, and other coworkers on my team have as well.
Update: It just worked. I don't know if Dropbox did anything to fix their Export service, but I tried again after waiting an hour and I was able to export my Paper doc.
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- Walter3 months ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
I'm glad to hear it's sorted now and thanks for keeping me in the loop too ForemanDev
It seems that this was a temporary fluke, but please let us know if anything else comes up in the future.
Until then, take care and see you around the Community!
- ForemanDev3 months agoNew member | Level 2
Update: It just worked. I don't know if Dropbox did anything to fix their Export service, but I tried again after waiting an hour and I was able to export my Paper doc.
- ForemanDev3 months agoNew member | Level 2
Thanks for the response Walter. I only have one Dropbox Paper doc, so that's all I'm able to test. I just want to export it for safekeeping. Thanks.
- Walter3 months ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hey ForemanDev - thanks for letting us know about this.
Just to clarify, is this affecting all of your Dropbox Paper docs, some or just one?
Note that I've also found your ticket in our system and passed your comments there as well.
- ForemanDev3 months agoNew member | Level 2
Walter Jay I'm having the same issue. The Export feature does not work when I attempt to export a Dropbox Paper document. It just sits on "Waiting to start..." and does not ever do anything. I've tried clearing the browser cache and using multiple different browsers. Dropbox's export feature appears to be broken. I've submitted a support request, but wanted to also document the issue here.
- Jay4 months ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hi danijacks, thanks for the information you provided.
As there could be a few reasons as to why this is occurring, In order to look into this matter in more detail, I'd recommend contacting the support team directly for them to investigate further.
- danijacks4 months agoNew member | Level 2
Hi Walter - I'm having the same issue. I tried clearing cache, incognito, and even different browsers. Dropbox always gets stuck on "preparing files for export." Thanks in advance for your help!
- Walter9 months ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hey vmatsuk - sorry to hear about this.
This issue should be fixed now, so if you're still getting stuck at the same page, I'd recommend clearing your browser's cache and trying again.
Let us know how it goes!
- vmatsuk9 months agoNew member | Level 2
Hello, I'm having the same issue. The export is being stuck on the wizard.
Is this something you can help with? or should I reach out to support - Walter9 months ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Thanks for the cooperation, Matt. I've just followed up via email, so please take a look at your inbox and we'll take it from there.
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