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Files deleted from Lightroom don't to the Bin. They go to a file named "CloudStorge/Dropbox/.Trash"
Hi
I have been using Dropbox and Lightroom together for years. In recent weeks and when I delete files from Lightroom they don't go to the Bin. They go to a file named "CloudStorage/Dropbox/.Trash". This is somehow a hidden folder that I have managed to find via CleanMy Mac software. However, when I delete files from Viewer they do go to the Bin. The main problem is that these files still take space in my Hard Drive...
I believe that the issue came up since the last updated version of Dropbox for macOS.
I am using a Macbook Pro with a M1 Processor and I always have had the latest software installed. The same applies to Lightroom.
Could you please assist? Thank you
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If I delete an image from the folder in finder in outs it in the Mac trash so its something with the way Lightroom and Dropbox delete files when you delete from Lightroom.
I haven't noticed that myself but I also haven't been paying attention to that either.
Hi John. Using a Mac too. I have also noticed that since the upgrade you are talking about, the synchronising of files takes longer. I am a photographer and when I synchronise a batch of images via Lightroom, I have noticed a slower speed synchronising.
What I want to know is how to go about deleting the images without having to use a 3rd party program. That folder does not show up when you show hidden files and folders.
Using a Mac. Pretty sure this is related to the Dropbox update as it just starting happening right after I updated.
Thanks for the update John. I am wondering if this may be related to the latest Dropbox update. Are you using Windows or Mac?
I am having this issue as well and it just started a week or so ago when I updated Dropbox to the new version. Running the same version as Xavier. When I delete files from Lightroom they used to go in the trash but now they do not. I assume they are in the folder that Xavier has mentioned but I have not checked that yet.
I tried and I can't delete this folder. I can't find it in Finder... And via "CleanMyMac" it only allows me to remove the inside files but not the folder itself
Sorry... Do you mean this Trash folder (not the Bin from my Mac) ...
Hi Jay, then the files get deleted completely... But it is annoying having to go to "CleanMyMac" each time... It is very handy to have the Bin operating in order to potentially recover files if need be...
