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ClaireSel
New member | Level 2
4 years ago
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After Effects: Smart Sync Files

Hi there, 

 

I'd really appreciate any advice that anyone can offer?

 

I work with Dropbox daily, alongside Adobe After Effects.

 

Does anyone know how to stop After Effects automatically downloading and syncing online only files when you open up a project?  Often I just want to work in a limited way within an AE project (e.g. pull out a text animation), and the smart sync downloads that occur on opening can really slow the process down.

 

Any advice you can offer would be very much appreciated!

 

Thanks, 

Claire

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  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    4 years ago
    Hello, ClaireSel! I hope everything is going well for you!

    Any program or service that tries to interact with a file by default causes Dropbox to download it and mark it as Local again.

    This could occur as a result of an antivirus check, a backup operation, or an application attempting to display thumbnails, among other things.

    Dropbox will download a file if it receives a request for access to it.

    I hope this clarifies things.

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    Megan
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    4 years ago
    Hello, ClaireSel! I hope everything is going well for you!

    Any program or service that tries to interact with a file by default causes Dropbox to download it and mark it as Local again.

    This could occur as a result of an antivirus check, a backup operation, or an application attempting to display thumbnails, among other things.

    Dropbox will download a file if it receives a request for access to it.

    I hope this clarifies things.
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    ClaireSel
    New member | Level 2
    4 years ago

    Hello!  Thank you for your reply, I really appreciate it.  Good to know I'm not missing a trick!

     

    Thanks again,

    Claire

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    Megan
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    4 years ago
    Any time, Claire! 

    If you have any questions, we're one post away ClaireSel! 

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