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Hi I have a Dropbox account with 1TB of space but the problem is I can't use it all as keep getting error message on my Mac saying not enough space? I am only using 1GB at the moment, the problem i...
JohnnyR wrote:
And even more annoying is that I can't manually copy the dropbox folder in Finder (which is a 1000 times faster) and just point Dropbox to that location. Why is that not allowed?
Because if you move/remove the existing folder while Dropbox is running, Dropbox could see it as a mass deletion which would then be synced to your account online, deleting all of your files. But, with a few extra steps on your part, that's actually very possible to do.
Uninstall Dropbox. Once uninstalled, rename the existing Dropbox folder to Dropbox_OLD or similar. Reinstall Dropbox and use the options during installation to select the location for your Dropbox folder. As soon as Dropbox is done being installed, it will start to download the files from your account. Pause syncing or exit Dropbox. Move the content of your Dropbox_OLD folder into the newly created Dropbox folder. Resume syncing or relaunch Dropbox and allow it to index your files. This will take time, especially if you have a lot of files. Be patient and let it work.
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JohnnyR wrote:
And even more annoying is that I can't manually copy the dropbox folder in Finder (which is a 1000 times faster) and just point Dropbox to that location. Why is that not allowed?
Because if you move/remove the existing folder while Dropbox is running, Dropbox could see it as a mass deletion which would then be synced to your account online, deleting all of your files. But, with a few extra steps on your part, that's actually very possible to do.
Uninstall Dropbox. Once uninstalled, rename the existing Dropbox folder to Dropbox_OLD or similar. Reinstall Dropbox and use the options during installation to select the location for your Dropbox folder. As soon as Dropbox is done being installed, it will start to download the files from your account. Pause syncing or exit Dropbox. Move the content of your Dropbox_OLD folder into the newly created Dropbox folder. Resume syncing or relaunch Dropbox and allow it to index your files. This will take time, especially if you have a lot of files. Be patient and let it work.
Are you saying you can't create an alias? i.e. FIRST "copy" what you want to it's own folder in the new location •create the alias ...place a copy of the alias where the original dropbox folder is -rename it to match "Dropbox" (that won't change the scripting and with other upload/download sites [Logic Pro X] the host [Dropbox] only recognizes the name that you see -it doesn't drill down to find see if it's being redirected) then delete the originals? tip -be sure your trash is NOT set to delete immediately -that way you can retrieve them if it doesn't work ...good luck ...I'm new to Dropbox so I could be completely wrong. I just figure if Logic Pro lets me do it most sites will 'cuz Logic is pretty finicky.
If anyone can help me this, that would be grand. Thanks!! xoxo :) I want to use selective sync. I don't want DB syncing or being online with my devices full-time. I keep one folder of stuff in DB they are backing-track music files. I use DB to transfer them to my phone.
Here's the problem: I go to dropbox.com and click on my (avatar) and then settings/account -returned is a list of "email preferences" with boxes to check for i.e.
•almost full, •a new app has connected, •many files were deleted at once ...etc.
At the bottom of that it says "No folders excluded," but there is no option for me to choose to excluded some ...which is what I want to do. Thanks -I must just be missing something -hesitant to reinstall it on my desktop incase it deletes the files ..they too SIX hours to upload. Cheers xoxo " :)
If anyone can help me this, that would be grand. Thanks!! xoxo :) I want to use selective sync. I don't want DB syncing or being online with my devices full-time. I keep one folder of stuff in DB they are backing-track music files. I use DB to transfer them to my phone.
Here's the problem: I go to dropbox.com and click on my (avatar) and then settings/account -returned is a list of "email preferences" with boxes to check for i.e.
•almost full, •a new app has connected, •many files were deleted at once ...etc.
At the bottom of that it says "No folders excluded," but there is no option for me to choose to excluded some ...which is what I want to do. Thanks -I must just be missing something -hesitant to reinstall it on my desktop incase it deletes the files ..they too SIX hours to upload. Cheers xoxo " :)
Thanks Walter. I am in the middle of trying something like your suggestion---as posted by another user--basically "unlink dropbox and uninstall/delete the app. All folders/files remain in tact. Reinstall DropBox and specifcy new location. After install and sync from web begins, pause sync and copy all files/folders from OLD DB folder into new one, copying over any files/folders that were already created too quickly before you paused sync. After copying (1.65 TB takes MANY hours even just copying locally via Thunderbolt), then resume sync, wait for Indexing, and... you should be golden.... we'll see in another day or so when this completes!!!!
As for your question, very simple: Dropbox Icon, choose the gear icon, then choose Preferences, then choose Account, Selective Sync, Change Settings. You will see a list of ALL your DB folders with checkmarks. Just uncheck a few of them and they will no longer be synced locally.
Thanks for the speedy reply. Sounds like you have it all in hand. 1.65 TB at one go must take a day or two to uplod. I don't have the ultimate speed connection but it's higher than average and it took over 6 hours to upload 8 files about 85mb each. I'm running a 27" iMac -new last Dec. custom build from Apple with every upgrade available.
As for my dilemma -the problem is the absence of the labels/icons/functions that you are referring to. I was thinking of trying Safari instead of Chrome. I've clicked "Block Nothing" for this site on chrome.
LoL so ...#1: there is no gear icon ...there is the 3-dot kind at the bottom left of the page.
#2: When I go into settings/account there is nothing labelling or referring to selective sync nor can I find a gear icon there either.
Technology is miraculous when it works. Good luck with all your uploading if you find yourself with time o
groove29 wrote:Thanks Walter. I am in the middle of trying something like your suggestion---as posted by another user--basically "unlink dropbox and uninstall/delete the app. All folders/files remain in tact. Reinstall DropBox and specifcy new location. After install and sync from web begins, pause sync and copy all files/folders from OLD DB folder into new one, copying over any files/folders that were already created too quickly before you paused sync. After copying (1.65 TB takes MANY hours even just copying locally via Thunderbolt), then resume sync, wait for Indexing, and... you should be golden.... we'll see in another day or so when this completes!!!!
As for your question, very simple: Dropbox Icon, choose the gear icon, then choose Preferences, then choose Account, Selective Sync, Change Settings. You will see a list of ALL your DB folders with checkmarks. Just uncheck a few of them and they will no longer be synced locally.
n your hands feel free to contemplate or discuss my options .xoxo :)I'm assuming you're running the desktop APP for DropBox. When you have the app open, you should see a DropBox icon near the top right of your screen, near the wifi status, etc. It's hear that you should be able to find the gear icon after clicking on the DropBox icon.
