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RafaelAchmedov's avatar
RafaelAchmedov
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

Re: Upload PDF files/proper encoding

Hello, I have the same issue.

Pdf file is generated using python PyPDF4 PdfFileWriter and saved in temporary folder. Then upload that file to current dropbox folder. Upload is successful, file size is same as in temp folder. But file in temp folder can be open with any apps or web browser,  uploaded file in dropbox is not opening with the notification "There was an error opening this document. The file is damaged and could not be repaired". Maybe you could help me?

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  • Greg-DB's avatar
    Greg-DB
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    3 years ago

    I'll be happy to help with any issues you're having with the Dropbox API, but I'll need some more information. Please reply with:

    • the name and version number of the platform and SDK/library you are using, if any
    • the steps to reproduce the issue, including relevant code snippet(s), but don't include any access or refresh token(s)
    • the full text of any error or output from the Dropbox API
    • RafaelAchmedov's avatar
      RafaelAchmedov
      Explorer | Level 3
      3 years ago

      Hello, Greg-DB thank you for your response. I found my mistake, I missed output.close().

      When pdf file is generated it has to be closed, this one line in the code solved my issue.

      Thank you anyway.

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