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How to get FileMetaData object representing metadata of a file in Dropbox, using Java SDK?
In this guide of Dropbox it is nicely explained how to deal with files and folders in Dropbox using their API. But on reaching the endpoint to fetch files and folders in a location using Java SDK ins...
Check out the sample here for an example of how to check for and work with the different metadata types in the Java SDK.
user44 wrote:... Is there a way to get FileMetaData objects instead of MetaData ones directly via API call, using the Java SDK?
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Hi user44,
The Metadata class is just a basic class that multiple other classes derive from. This class is the common things between FilesMetadata, FolderMetadata, and DeletedMetadata. You never receive Metadata class instance in fact! All the time when you use that interface, it points to an instance of the classes already mentioned. Just a simple check will show you what it actually is. Take a look here for example.
Hope this helps.
Thanks!
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