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normbay
Explorer | Level 4
7 years ago
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I'm getting duplicates when I export on my iPad

Frequently I find two copies of a file imported to Notability on iPad after export from Dropbox - only tapping once, then tapping OK after link message. What am I doing wrong, please?
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    Lusil
    7 years ago

    Hey there normbay, 

    Could you please also clarify for us if you directly export the files to the third party app?

    Do you by any chance get duplicates when you export to another location on your iPad too?

    Thanks in advance!

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cmacminn
Explorer | Level 4
5 years ago

Good point. There is also an easy work-around from within Dropbox. The duplication problem occurs when you use "Export" and then choose Notability from the list of icons, but not if you use "Export" and then choose "Open in..." and then choose Notability from the list of icons. Mysterious.

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cmullisjr
New member | Level 2
5 years ago

I have been having this issue and this worked! Thanks!

 

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