how do I generate a list of files in a folder?

[ercatx]

I need to generate a list of files in a dropbox folder that I can sort in a text editor offline and send to a user. How do I do this? I can't even figure out how to select and copy the list from the Files view.

[Megan]

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[Rick_M]

I doubt that can be done using the web interface, but you could use your operating system to access the dropbox folder.  Are you using windows?

[Scott S.75]

Oh yeah that's a good idea. I don't keep dropbox synched with my local machine as I don't have the spare disk space (on Windows). Too bad about the web interface though.

Thanks

[Jay]

This idea is going to need a bit more support.

We've updated the status to encourage more users to back you up!

[Dominique Biquard]

It would be usufull to be able to list what sub-folders are in a folder.
Thank you

[CConroy]

My workflow: I send a link to a DB folder with many image files (let’s say 500) to a client. I need the client to “check/select” the specific images that she needs me to pull and edit (let’s say 35). She and I need a simple way to generate a list of the 35 selects. I use the list to pull those images in third party software (in my case, Lightroom). Currently I have to ask my client to copy/paste file names in to an email or otherwise “manually” assemble this list which is awkward and unprofessional.
With the current ability to Checkmark multiple files in a folder, it seems
a simple request to generate a list of the Checkmarked file names in that folder. Ideally the list could be sent to me via email or within DB. If I can copy/paste a comma separated list in to the Search field on Lightroom would be ideal.

[CConroy]

This list of selects is something that every photographer needs.  I'm honestly surprised the ability to do this in DB doesn't exist already.  It seems such a logical and simple to code addition.  I can check mark images already.  I just want a list of file names of those selected images. 

[Kdillon]

I would like the ability to be able to export a list of folders in my dropbox account, including the directory path for each folder. This is helpful when trying to get a high-level view of everything in my Dropbox account. It also looks like Box already has something like this: https://support.box.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043698274-Exporting-Folder-Trees

Can you please look into this?

[saad_omhani]

I have an idea for a new feature that I believe will add value to Dropbox.

The idea is to have the ability to create and print an index and sub-indexes for a given Dropbox and the sub-folders.

I spend a good creating an index to my folders, whereas I believe it can be a feature in Dropbox. You can check for example any of my folders (e.g. anything that starts with N+P) and you can see the file that starts with serial number 0.

I am only a user and not a programmer. Therefore, I can't share how to develop the idea.

Don't forget me if you like the idea and you are going to develop it 🙂

[mazurja]

My suggestion is to add an ability to export folders from my Dropbox account to my mobile phone.  Current functionality only allows for exporting files, but not folders.  In my case, I have thousands of songs in my Dropbox account and I would like to move them to my mobile phone, but moving them individually would have an adverse effect on my logevity. 

[Trace Crisp]

It would have been nice if Scott I.75 above would have given the directions on how to access DB via my Windows OS.  Anyone have a suggestion?  Thanks in advance of your answers.  Trace