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NikLG
4 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Can't open files in 3ds MAX that are on Dropbox
**Just thought I'd edit this top post** I think this has been resolved quietly by either Dropbox or Autodesk, as I no longer have any problems with syncing or anything. Hello all, Similar to t...
Megan
Dropbox Community Moderator
4 years agoHi NikLG, I hope you're having a great day so far!
Can you let me know if all of your files are synced locally or online-only?
Keep in mind that the error in the screenshot isn't coming from Dropbox directly.
Keep me posted.
Can you let me know if all of your files are synced locally or online-only?
Keep in mind that the error in the screenshot isn't coming from Dropbox directly.
Keep me posted.
NikLG
4 years agoExplorer | Level 4
They are synced locally when I open them.
If it helps, it seems to be only 3ds MAX that has the issue.
Yesterday, I opened a file in Photoshop that MAX wouldn't open, and resaved it to Dropbox with the same
name, and in the same location, and MAX would then see it and open it.
So it may well be a MAX issue rather than Dropbox...
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