Desktop App - can I view but not sync files?

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Hi all,

Quick and simple question: Using my Nextcloud desktop app in Windows, is it possible to see all files but only donwload/sync them when needed?

Currently I am syncing just one folder, which then shows up in File Explorer, but all of my other folders I have on the server are hidden. I don’t want to sync all, because it will take up too much space on my computer, but I do want to be able to see what’s on my server and download at will. Very much like what Google drive does ( I believe…)

Thanks for your help,

Oli

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Hi @Oliwally, maybe this method is appropriate but no file will be downloaded on your computer.

see : Accessing Nextcloud files using WebDAV — Nextcloud latest User Manual latest documentation

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Thanks for helping out @Mageunic

It looks promising but did not work for me, although this may be due to the firewall at my workplace. I will have to try it at home.

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The WebDAV method is not using the desktop app.

The desktop app can selectively sync folders, but not individual files or on demand.

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Thanks for helping out @KarlF12,

So, ignoring the WebDAV for a moment, I cannot use the desktop app to view contents of folders without also syncing them. If I want to see them, I have to sync/download the contents to my computer. Am I understanding that correctly?

Thanks again,

Oli

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As far as the current desktop app, yes.

There was a new client with a virtual drive feature in development, but I don’t know what the state of it is.

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Thanks @KarlF12. I will hold my breath and hope it comes along soon :yum:

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Seems like it’s going on with virtual drive: Help test our desktop client! Don’t know, when the release of the stable version is…

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Oh, looks interesting and exciting. Worth waiting for.
Thanks for the info @swindhab

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mid March, I think.