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Surdusvacca · 01-06-2024 07:12 AM

Hi all,

When I am creating a BOT, my dream was to be able to save PDF files directly to Dropbox.
With inspiration from this forum, I found that it could be possible if data source is Dropbox.
I created a new test app with dropbox as datasource, but files are still saved in Google.

I guess it's because either this, or that my account itself is created within Google? (I thought the datasource could be enough, but I guess I am wrong here?)

So, since the above seems not possible for me, I am back to use google as datasource.

My question is:
If I install Google Drive on a pc, is there any chance it can be tweaked somehow (or something from within appsheet) to make the sync happen instantly like dropbox?

Few years ago I read something about Dropbox is using a method called 'Blockchain' I think, which is why sync happens INSTANT. The moment a file is uploaded or stored in Dropbox cloud, within miliseconds the same file is shown in Dropbox installed on the pc.

With Google Drive, it varies from 10-60 seconds before file from Google cloud is visible in Google Drive on the pc.

I really need this sync to happen instantly.

If you have ANY suggestions on how I could achieve this, I would be super happy 🙂

Surdusvacca

Okay I managed to get it work - But I am not happy with the way it works 😛

As silly as it sounds, no matter what I did, it continued to save under my Google Drive. All possible places where I could add or change to Dropbox datasource I did, but without any luck.

Back in time when I created my appsheet account, it was under 'Google'.. Meaning, when you click Sign up to Appsheet, you can choose between a list of providers.

I ended up by logging out of my account, clicked Sign up, and chose Dropbox, still with the same email as for the Google. And now it works. It saves PDFs files directly to dropbox.. WTF..

Why dont I like this? Because this is a new account with no apps, except from the one I just created.
It's crazy stupid that I manage apps from 2 different logins now. Or.. I mean... all of the apps is managed from the Google account, and then only this single app under the 'Dropbox' account for appsheet.

I really REALLY hope this is being fixed some day in the future 🙂

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Is there anyway to tweak and make Google Drive sync the same way as Dropbox?