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jaap h.
Explorer | Level 3
9 years ago
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Need for DOS-command to know if files are already synched

Hello all,   For a specific situation I have need to check for each file in the local dropbox folder if it's already been synched with the cloud or not. I can LOOK with my eyes and check the Icon...
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    7 years ago
    Hi Thrakorzog, those commands are only available on the CLI Linux version of the app, and not Windows or Mac, which don’t provide CLI versions.
     
    There isn’t any way to view the sync status of a file programatically.
     
    Hope this helps to clarify matters.
Rich's avatar
Rich
Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
9 years ago

There are no such commands. Dropbox uses an encrypted database on the local computer to store its information. There are no commands or utilities that can be used to access that information.

  • jaap h.'s avatar
    jaap h.
    Explorer | Level 3
    9 years ago

    Hi Rich,

     

    Thanks for this information. A bit desillusional though, but understandable, seen from the viewpoint of Dropbox.

     

    But tell me, if I can SEE in explorer the different types of icons, it looks to me that Explorer gets its information from "somewhere". As there is "an encrypted database" that is not accessible, how does Dropbox presents this information to explorer?

     

    Grtz.,

    Jaap

     

    • Rich's avatar
      Rich
      Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
      9 years ago
      Best guess, the Dropbox application itself handles it, likely by calling Shell32.dll and requesting one of the overlay icons that are registered in the Registry.

      That being said, Dropbox has never made that information available. You would need to ask Support, though I doubt they will have an answer for you.
      • jaap h.'s avatar
        jaap h.
        Explorer | Level 3
        9 years ago

        OK Rich,

         

        Clear that you are not sure about the way this is handeled by Dropbox, no problem.

        Although, I already tried several time to get in touch with Dropbox, but everytime I got an automated reply to look for the answer in this forum. And I don;t know any other way aywmore to get in touch ...

        As being a super user, you obviously must have additional ways to contact support.

        Can you submit my issue with Support? If they don't have (or don't want to give) an answer, I'm sure they will let you know.

         

        Thank you.

         

        Grtz.,

        Jaap

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