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Trying to save files directly on Dropbox (not on hard drive), but they still save on Hard-Disk Drive
Hi All,
Let me start by saying I'm brand new to dropbox, so I apologize if my concerns are low-level and I thank you for your patience in advanced.
Here are my details:
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desmond_singh wrote:
I'm wondering how I can make it such that when I run the BASH script, the 22 unzipped files and the large, concatenated file are automatically saved onto the dropbox application and NOT my HDD.
You can't. That's not how Dropbox works. It's not a cloud-based folder. It's a regular folder on your local hard drive like any other, and anything stored in the folder takes up space on the drive. Files saved in the folders are synced to your account online. It's not possible to save directly to the cloud, bypassing your local drive.
Exactly! I have the same problem. I'm extremely frustrated as I need it to do work. What did you ever find out? Thanks.
For the past three months, I've had to do a restore to my MacBookAir 3x due to draining storage space (when I have PLENTY). Apple said it's an issue with Dropbox Syncing files/folders to my hard drive (actually duplicating which, in turn, exponentially drains storage space to zero). I can't keep doing restores every three weeks. That's nuts. Dropbox doesn't really have a live person you can talk w/. I've got a paid plan.
Apple thinks it's a coding issue OR has to do with syncing. They told me to hit control and click the file to put it back 'online', which I do. But it's not resolving the problem. Help! Thanks, in advance!
It disables any ability to save files, do Zoom, etc. I need it for work.
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