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Oliv from Paris's avatar
Oliv from Paris
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Show all files online-only, but not use up the 300,000 limit in the desktop app

Allow you to view locally (on your computer) the full tree view of files stored in the cloud, and therefore not limit the number of files that can be synchronized locally on a computer (currently at ...
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Jay's avatar
Jay
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2 years ago

Thanks for the info. In this case, only the online-only feature would work, since there isn't another potential method of doing what you're asking. 

 

If you are reaching the limit of the 300,000 files, which would affect the performance of the Dropbox desktop application, then you would need to use selective sync.

 

We appreciate the feedback on this matter. We take all comments into consideration when improving the Dropbox site and services.

Oliv from Paris's avatar
Oliv from Paris
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Thank you for your comment.


For my information, why is there this limitation of 300,000 files? What is the technical reason?

 

Thanks again for your products and services, I hope they continue to improve!

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