Copy files from a cloud service provider and add them to Desktop Connector.
Transcript
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You can easily copy files from a cloud storage provider to Desktop Connector.
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To avoid potential syncing problems, it is best practice to download the files to a folder on your local drive first,
00:16
and then add them to Desktop Connector.
00:18
First, explore a scenario in which files are not transferred locally before adding them to Desktop Connector.
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Here, the files are selected and then dragged and dropped directly into a project folder in the Desktop Connector workspace.
00:33
Notice how slowly each file transfers.
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OneDrive copies files to the local drive first, then uploads them to Desktop Connector.
00:43
This process not only adds time, but can potentially result in syncing problems.
00:49
The recommended and most effective way to transfer files to Desktop Connector from a cloud provider
00:55
—such as Dropbox, OneDrive, or box—is to copy them to your hard drive first.
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Here, a folder is already created called Tempworkspace.
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Select the files you wish to transfer from the online provider.
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Right-click the selection and choose Copy.
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Then, in the Tempworkspace folder, right-click and select Paste.
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Copying the files to the temporary folder may take some time, depending on the size and number of files.
01:25
Once complete, open your local Desktop Connector workspace and locate the folder you wish to copy the files to.
01:33
In the Tempworkspace folder, select the files,
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then drag and drop them into your workspace folder.
01:41
Desktop Connector now begins syncing these files to the cloud.
01:45
In the tray, click Desktop Connector to view progress as the files are successfully uploaded.
01:51
On the home screen and in your local workspace,
01:54
you see green checkmarks indicating that all files are available and synced.
01:60
When complete, you can delete your tempworkspace folder or leave it for future use.
02:05
When copying files from a cloud storage provider, copy the files to your hard drive first,
02:10
before adding them to Desktop Connector, to help ensure an efficient and successful process.
00:03
You can easily copy files from a cloud storage provider to Desktop Connector.
00:09
To avoid potential syncing problems, it is best practice to download the files to a folder on your local drive first,
00:16
and then add them to Desktop Connector.
00:18
First, explore a scenario in which files are not transferred locally before adding them to Desktop Connector.
00:26
Here, the files are selected and then dragged and dropped directly into a project folder in the Desktop Connector workspace.
00:33
Notice how slowly each file transfers.
00:36
OneDrive copies files to the local drive first, then uploads them to Desktop Connector.
00:43
This process not only adds time, but can potentially result in syncing problems.
00:49
The recommended and most effective way to transfer files to Desktop Connector from a cloud provider
00:55
—such as Dropbox, OneDrive, or box—is to copy them to your hard drive first.
01:01
Here, a folder is already created called Tempworkspace.
01:05
Select the files you wish to transfer from the online provider.
01:10
Right-click the selection and choose Copy.
01:13
Then, in the Tempworkspace folder, right-click and select Paste.
01:18
Copying the files to the temporary folder may take some time, depending on the size and number of files.
01:25
Once complete, open your local Desktop Connector workspace and locate the folder you wish to copy the files to.
01:33
In the Tempworkspace folder, select the files,
01:37
then drag and drop them into your workspace folder.
01:41
Desktop Connector now begins syncing these files to the cloud.
01:45
In the tray, click Desktop Connector to view progress as the files are successfully uploaded.
01:51
On the home screen and in your local workspace,
01:54
you see green checkmarks indicating that all files are available and synced.
01:60
When complete, you can delete your tempworkspace folder or leave it for future use.
02:05
When copying files from a cloud storage provider, copy the files to your hard drive first,
02:10
before adding them to Desktop Connector, to help ensure an efficient and successful process.
