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Connect Dropbox as external library

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About: You can connect a Dropbox library to your LTN Schedule system to use your cloud files in the rundown.

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Connect Dropbox as external library

To connect a new Dropbox:

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  1. Select "Videos" in the library dropdown.
  2. Click on "More" in the library.
  3. Select "Manage libraries".

In the "Manage libraries" dialog:

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  1. Click "Add" in the top right corner of the dialog.
  2. Select "Dropbox" from the dropdown.
  3. Click "Edit" on the new library.

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In the "Modify Dropbox" dialog:

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  1. Library name: Enter the name of your Dropbox library.
  2. API code: Displays the authentication token once authentication is completed. You can also enter a valid token manually.
  3. API Status: Provides a button to initiate the authentication or provides detailed information on the current status of the authentication.

Continue with authenticating your Dropbox account.

Authenticate your Dropbox account

To authenticate your Dropbox account :

  1. Click "Connect to Dropbox". (3).
  2. Follow the instructions given by Dropbox's authentication process. When asked, allow "LTN Schedule" to get access to your Dropbox account.
  3. Receive a success message: "Your token has been successfully transmitted."
  4. You can close the window displaying the success message.

Press "Modify" to save your changes.

 

After you connected your new Dropbox, switch to the library to access and use your cloud files.

Hint: If the status of your library stays "Initializing", it has not been authorized yet.

 

How to continue?

→ Learn how to connect other external libraries.