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Roo-On-Uke
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2 years ago
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How can I turn off automations on a folder?

I set up my new Folder with automated conversion to MP4 because I thought I would need that format.  However, I do not.  I have been unable to figure out how to turn it off for that Folder. on my PC-...
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  • Roo-On-Uke's avatar
    Roo-On-Uke
    2 years ago

    Never mind.  I found it.  I call that Trash, not bin.

    Done.

    Thanks.

     

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Roo-On-Uke
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2 years ago

Parent Folder?  I don't see that.  When I go to Folders on the Left side, it shows all of my Folders including this one.  So, I don't know what the Parent Folder would be.    On my computer listing, the Parent is simply Dropbox.  Sorry, but I have never been facile in using this and am trying to learn.

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Jay
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2 years ago

Could you attach a screenshot showing the entire Dropbox window, showing where the folder is on the file structure on the site?

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    Roo-On-Uke
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    2 years ago

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      Jay
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      2 years ago

      Okay, on the right hand side, not the left hand navigation window, could you scroll down past the MP3 files and locate the folder in question, and then click the ellipsis next to that folder when you hover over it, like in the below image?

       

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        Roo-On-Uke
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        2 years ago

        I did that, selected Edit Automation.   When I tried to Delete the Automation mov to mp4 and went to Save, I got the same error message I had received previously.  However, I also saw a blue button at the top.  I put this in the off position, and it said Paused.  Did that take care of it?

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