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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
Bad "news" - your folder is out of your home. 😕 You need to use team features.
First make sure you have selected yourself in the client object using asMember. Next select proper root (your team folder) using withPathRoot. Next you can list it using empty string (the folder appears to be the root, not a subfloder there). For more basic info take a look here.
Good luck.
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