This article covers how to upload files from your Dropbox account into Digs without having to download them first, delivering a seamless workflow, that enhances collaboration and improves document management. Currently, this feature supports one-way uploads only—no automatic synchronization.
Future improvements, such as ongoing file/folder sync, will be available in later updates.
Adding files to Digs ensures that the AskDigs AI has all the information and context it needs to answer your concerns during and after a project completes.
1. Requirements
- Dropbox Account: You must have a valid Dropbox account to authenticate and select files for upload.
2. Uploading Files from Dropbox directly to a folder
After enabling the integration, you’ll be able to upload Dropbox files or folders into Digs as one-way uploads.
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Choose a Location in Digs
Navigate to the file area (e.g., a project folder, the workspace file system, or the Dynamic Island) where you want the file to reside.
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Click “Upload”
Wherever you see an Upload or Drop link, you’ll now see an option to Upload from Dropbox.
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Log in to Dropbox
If you do not have an active browser session with Dropbox, you will be asked to login. This will remain logged in for future use until you Log out of Dropbox or Dropbox closes the session.
Modern web browsers will natively log you back in if possible going forward.
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Select Your Files
When prompted, choose the file(s) you want to import to Digs.
- Privacy Notice: Files uploaded from Dropbox do not retain Dropbox privacy settings; unless you place them in a private folder in Digs, they will become visible to those with access to that folder.
- NOTE: This integration does not allow for the import of folders via Folder selection. It is not designed to handle unknown volumes of folders and contents, but instead distinct selected files.
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Confirm Upload
Digs will bring the files into your chosen folder. No further syncing or monitoring occurs—these files are treated the same as files uploaded from your computer.
NOTE: Browser and mobile devices can be finicky, let the upload complete (it is fast) before changing browser pages.
4. Why Dropbox is not an option in Comments
Comments in Digs are meant for concise collaboration—where you can pinpoint questions, discuss scenarios, and guide tasks. To keep these discussions focused, we’ve chosen not to allow direct Dropbox uploads in comments. Large or unrelated files can dilute the conversation and obscure important details.
If you need to share a file from Dropbox, simply upload it to the relevant folder in Digs and then reference or link to it in your comment. This approach keeps the conversation tidy while still providing the information your team needs.
5. Tips & Tricks for File Management
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Use a Consistent Folder Structure
Before uploading, set up a clear folder structure in Digs. This way, each file from Dropbox lands in the right spot, saving you time on reorganizing later.
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Batch Your Uploads
If you have multiple files or folders from Dropbox to place in the same area of Digs, upload them together. This reduces back-and-forth navigation and keeps everything organized.
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Leverage Private Folders for Confidential Files
Remember that Dropbox privacy settings won’t carry over. Place confidential files in Digs’ private folders to limit access.
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Maintain File Naming Conventions
Consistent naming (e.g., including project IDs or short descriptions) ensures clarity when reviewing files months down the line.
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Use Annotations & Comments in Digs
While these won’t sync back to Dropbox in this milestone, they’re still a powerful way to collaborate within Digs. Tag or comment on a file to keep discussions centralized.
6. Looking Ahead: Future Improvements
- File/Folder Synchronization: A future milestone will introduce full sync capabilities, allowing ongoing updates between Digs and Dropbox.
- Enhanced Conflict Management: Later updates will also address how to handle conflicts and merge changes when files are updated in both platforms.
- Folder Uploads: Later updates will include the ability to upload folders from your Dropbox account.
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