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Download a single file from "Shared with me" folder in OneDrive for Business
Hey all,
I just chatted with the owners of this area and this is going to be one of those head scratching explanations :) . Under the hood, the code path that controls single file download and multi-file download are actually separate (and very different apparently). In the SWM view, we were able to light up multi-file download very easily, but single file was a little bit tougher (different requirements). The good news is that the team is aware of the issue and looking at it in more depth. Thanks!
Stephen Rice
OneDrive Program Manager II
MicrosoftHey all,
I just chatted with the owners of this area and this is going to be one of those head scratching explanations :) . Under the hood, the code path that controls single file download and multi-file download are actually separate (and very different apparently). In the SWM view, we were able to light up multi-file download very easily, but single file was a little bit tougher (different requirements). The good news is that the team is aware of the issue and looking at it in more depth. Thanks!
Stephen Rice
OneDrive Program Manager II
What's the current situation with this? I have the same issue when an attempt to download a file from search results (similar to https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/OneDrive-for-Business/Why-can-I-not-download-an-image-I-searched-for/td-p/106286).
Is this caused by a tenant level configuration?
Thanks!
- StephenRice
Hi Ian Halliday,
This is not due to any particular tenant configuration but has more to do with the architecture that pwoers the Shared with Me experience. We aren't ready to make any commitments just yet but we definitely want to make download work and we are continuing to investigate on our side.
Hope that helps!
Stephen RiceHi Stephen,
Thanks for the fast reply.
I've primarily noticed this on search results when using the main OD4B search. Am I right to assume this is because the 'Shared with Me' experience is in effect a preconfigured 'search result'?
Thanks!
Ian
- StephenRice
Hi Ian Halliday,
Download from search is related to the Shared With Me architecture but it has some additional challeneges as well. Also under investigation currently :) Thanks!
Stephen Rice
OneDrive Program Manager II