This feature is available to all Dropbox users on dropbox.com.
To create an automated folder:
To add automation to a folder:
Note: You must have editing permission for a folder to add, edit, or delete automations.
Folders added to another folder with an existing automation will inherit that automation.
To add another automation to a folder nested within an automated folder:
Note: When the Apply to all subfolders option is enabled, the automation rule is extended to include all subfolders and their nested subfolders. Meaning, any file added to the main folder, its subfolders, or even further nested subfolders will have that automation applied. Files will match the automation of the nearest parent folder.
To pause automation on a folder:
To remove automation from a folder:
Automated folders can be shared the same as any other folder. The folder automation will remain for anyone the folder is shared with. Once an automated folder has been shared with someone, they'll see notation that the folder is automated as well as which automation option was selected.
Note: Any subfolder automations that you have set won’t transfer when the folder is shared. Additionally, after sharing the folder, you’ll need to reset any subfolder automations that were previously set within the parent folder. If the automations were inherited, you’ll need to go directly into the shared subfolder to re-add them.
You can move a file to an automated folder just like you would move a file to any other folder in your Dropbox account. When you move a file to an automated folder, the selected automation will take effect. This works the same for your folders as well as folders shared with teammates.
If a file was moved to an automated folder accidentally, you can click ☑ (undo) in the panel at the bottom of your screen.
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