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anonymous
2 years ago
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I can't ignore a folder under Version 189.4.8395

Hi, on my mac I would like to prevent a folder from syncing. Already made the update and migration to the cloud storage location on the new Mac OS:   Folder Path is: /Users/kirstensoerries/Librar...
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    anonymous
    2 years ago

    That one worked

    xattr -w 'com.apple.fileprovider.ignore#P' 1 "/Users/Name/Library/CloudStorage/Dropbox/Lightroom 2024/Lightroom 2024 Previews.lrdata"
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Jay
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2 years ago

Could you try this command for the beginning portion of the Terminal prompt?

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anonymous
2 years ago

That one worked

xattr -w 'com.apple.fileprovider.ignore#P' 1 "/Users/Name/Library/CloudStorage/Dropbox/Lightroom 2024/Lightroom 2024 Previews.lrdata"

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