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  1. Linking NS records to existing Box folders located in NS integration folder

    We would like to be able to link NS records to Box folders that are located in the NS integration folder. For example, we would like to store all of our opportunity content in a folder structure that rolls up to the customer. Knowing the default folder will be created underneath the opportunity structure, we'd like to link the opp record to a folder that "lives" in the customer folder structure.

    We are currently not able to do this and continually get the error: The Box SuiteApp is not set as an owner or co-owner of this folder. Please add…

    1 vote

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  2. File Shortcuts

    I want to be able to have file shortcuts. They are just pointers to a file that can be placed in other folders throughout the file system. This makes it seem like there are copies of the file in multiple folders and all of the copies get updated whenever one gets updated because its actually one file with a bunch of references pointing to it.

    33 votes

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    We understand the convenience that implementing this feature would bring, but recommend using the existing Bookmarks feature as a more efficient and simplified means for achieving the desired behavior.

  3. Allow AppUser in developer sandbox to use API to invite groups to folders in production.

    User groups belong to the production, and production-ready applications are not supported.
    Therefore, we cannot invite groups to folders in production.

    2 votes

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  4. Update the web app to support up to 1 TB of content, at least 10,000 folders

    Update the web app to support up to 1 TB of content, at least 10,000 folders.

    The Box Web App doesn't support large folder structures. I can successfully upload a folder with >100 GB of content (files are no larger than 4 GB each), and I can share the link. But the web interface only supports download of folders with up to 10 GB of content, even though Box supports files up to 32 GB! To download the folder, the user must use Box Drive or other client, which isn't an option for users without a Box account on…

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  5. Ability to Toggle AI Autofill on Folders via API

    AI Autofill can only be enabled on folders through the Box UI. Having an API endpoint to enable AI Autofill at the folder level so it can be automated during folder provisioning would save a lot of time.

    In our use case, a Salesforce Flow creates a Box folder structure, applies metadata templates, and configures cascade policies. Being able to toggle AI Autofill via API would allow the entire process to run end-to-end without manual steps and avoid maintaining custom AI Extract + metadata upload automation as a workaround.

    1 vote

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  6. Folder-Level Sync Controls: Restrict External Collaborators from Syncing a Folder

    We disable the Sync usage for our employees for security reasons. However , there is no method to disable Sync usage for external collaborator for the collaborated folders.

    12 votes

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    not planned  ·  1 comment  ·  Desktop  ·  Admin →
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  7. Organize Classifications by Sensitivity, Not Alphabetically

    Can the list of classifications available to users be organized differently, other than alphabetical order? We're having difficulty with the order not matching the sensitivity levels

    2 votes

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  8. Allow Box folders to be set so that they show memory in each folder instead of the number of files which will help with managing size limit

    Allow Box folders to be set so that they show memory in each folder instead of the number of files which will help with managing the total size limit for Box accounts

    2 votes

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  9. Folders added to box hubs are not accessible by public

    If you add a box folder to hubs that is set for public view and download access, it is not accessable from the hub by external users. I've done a workaround adding a link in a paragraph section instead, but would be nice to be able to add folders from box just like files and have them work for public view and download if needed.

    1 vote

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    Currently, if you add an external user to the hub, they are able to see and download files and folders added to this hub. Please correct me if I understand you wrong.

  10. More granular visibility on Metadata Cascade Policies for folders

    Currently, when getting info for folders via API, users are able to see whether a cascading metadata policy is set, but can't see if it is set to override existing values, only apply to new instances, or not overwrite anything. Some customers would like more detail included with whether or not a cascade policy exists and what it's set to

    1 vote

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  11. Customize shared link expiration for collaborators

    When folder owners choose to extend collaborator expirations clicking on the Clock icon, it will only extend the preset period.

    1 vote

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    not planned  ·  dfisher responded

    Thank you for the request! If there is more demand for this feature, we can consider it.

  12. Create Shortcuts to Other Folders within Box

    We would love to be able to create shortcuts to other related files within files in Box on the web. For an example, in windows file explorer, you can create a shortcut from someone's individual file and someone's business file.

    6 votes

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  13. Ability to set file sorting preferences

    Save/set file sort preferences. E.g., by "name, ascending." Set different sort preferences for different folders + universal sort preference setting.

    24 votes

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  14. Add folder upload support to UI Elements

    Currently, Content Uploader UI Element only supports uploading files. We want the ability to expand that functionality to folders.

    5 votes

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  15. Please include the ability to update one file that lives in two different folders so it's easier to update both files simultaneously.

    Please include the ability to update one file that lives in two different folders so it's easier to update both files simultaneously.

    2 votes

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  16. Request to increase item count per folder limit

    We would like to be able to add more than 15,000 items per folder. We are working with multi-level folders structures within our environment and anticipate having more than 15,000 items within the first level of their subfolders.

    8 votes

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    We have an internal initiative to scale up this and several other metrics. And we have made significant progress in terms of the number of items that can be stored in a Folder. I am happy to report that our research have shown that our infrastructure can easily scale up to 1 Billion items in a single Folder.

    Since this initiative is underway, we are in the process of understanding how such a scale impacts the usability of our first party applications that sits on top of our platform. However, accessing such large number of items on a single folder via our APIs should be straightforward.

    Disclaimer: We are not yet committing that such scale limits will be available to all pricing tiers.

  17. New Metadata Types that Reference Files, Folders, Users, and Groups

    Provide the capability to store and manage a relationship as metadata. This would allow you to model peer and parent-child relationships between Files, Folders, Users, and Groups. This would store the unique id for the Box object and provide a user experience that would allow you to navigate to each item by clicking on the metadata value.

    1 vote

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  18. 4 votes

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  19. I am trying to see if I can lock down folders to prevent people from accidental moving or deletion.

    In Box Drive (File Explorer), sometimes our users accidentally move folders into other folders, not realizing what they did. Then people cannot find what they are looking for. Is there a way we can prevent this? Or is there a way we can prevent this for higher-level folders? Or is there a way a user can receive a prompt along the lines of "Are you sure you wish to move this folder?"

    See also

    https://pulse.box.com/forums/909778-help-shape-the-future-of-box/suggestions/42428602-allow-marking-folders-as-move-locked-to-prevent

    https://pulse.box.com/forums/909778-help-shape-the-future-of-box/suggestions/43142697-ability-to-lock-down-folders-to-prevent-accidental

    https://pulse.box.com/forums/909778-help-shape-the-future-of-box/suggestions/35984521--lock-a-folder-taxonomy

    Suggestions from our IT Director:

    Ideally we license Box Shield and it could easily be a policy…

    1 vote

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  20. starts with, ends with, contains in metadata search

    We have quite a large number of folders and files for a specific application in Box. To filter results, we'd like toi be able to use "Contains", "starts with" or "ends with" in the metadata search fields

    75 votes

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