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Files.StartDownloadingUbiquitousItem
Starts download of a cloud hosted file.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK |
| Files | 13.4 | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes, on macOS | ✅ Yes |
MBS( "Files.StartDownloadingUbiquitousItem"; Path ) More
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Path | The native path to the file or folder to be checked. | "/Users/John/Desktop/test.txt" |
Result
Returns OK or error.
Description
Starts download of a cloud hosted file.This function starts downloading (if necessary) the specified item to the local system.
If a cloud-based file or directory has not been downloaded yet, calling this method starts the download process. If the item exists locally, calling this method synchronizes the local copy with the version in the cloud.
Examples
Request download of a file:
Set Variable [ $r; Value: MBS( "Files.StartDownloadingUbiquitousItem"; "/Users/cs/Library/CloudStorage/Dropbox/Test/test.zip" )]
See also
Release notes
- Version 13.4
- Added Files.EvictUbiquitousItem and Files.StartDownloadingUbiquitousItem functions.
Blog Entries
- News in MBS FileMaker Plugin 13.4
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This function checks for a license.
Created 16th August 2023, last changed 16th August 2023
