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backend Java process to read a shared folder
Hi,
We need a java workflow to scan the contents of a shared folder on a daily basis. I have downloaded the examples and looked at AuthorizeExample which I ran with the parameters "test.app tes...
novotny wrote:...
ListFolderResult result = client.files().listFolder("");And see the folders in my own home directory. However, my partner shared a folder with me that I wish to see the files in but I don't see it listed. ...
Hi novotny,
You have pointed your account's home only, as a member, in the account (the string "" 😉). If the shared folder appear there as a subfolder (let say named "SharedThings"), you need to put this name (properly formatted) as a parameter (i.e. "/SharedThings", not empty string). You might need to set recursive enumeration if the shared folder contains subfolder and you need to enumerate all of them in one cycle.
novotny wrote:... That prompted me to update the team scope permissions in my dropbox app (Is that needed here?). Once I did that I went down another rabbit hole where I could no longer get my authorization code from the link provided in the AuthorizeExample as I needed admin access based on adding these extra permissions. ...
"Is that needed here?" 🙂 Good question! If the shared folder is in your home (as a subfolder there), you definitely don't need to make your life complicated. Otherwise you need it. You have to set your id as a user and the space (team folder) where your target folder reside in (aside of exact path - properly formatted).
Hope this gives direction.
Thanks for the information. Below is a screenshot
The existing code:
ListFolderResult result = client.files().listFolder("");
while (true) {
for (Metadata metadata : result.getEntries()) {
System.out.println(metadata.getName());
}
if (!result.getHasMore()) {
break;
}
result = client.files().listFolderContinue(result.getCursor());
will write:
Jason Novotny
MPS
JasonNovotnyFingage
jason.novotny@fingage.com’s files
Get Started with Dropbox.pdf
But I wish to get access to the folder "AffinityInvestment". Can you please help me with the steps I need to do?
In particular how do I "set your id as a user and the space (team folder) where your target folder reside in (aside of exact path - properly formatted)." do this in Java?
Thanks, Jason
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