kDrive for Linux does not upload files when the base directory is hidden

[dinkel]

I've installed and configured the Linux AppImage with my account. As the base directory I've chosen a hidden folder ~/.kDrive instead of the preselected ~/kDrive. Downloading files worked fine, but no changes or adds are being uploaded.

Steps to reproduce:

1. Make a hidden folder your base for the synchronization.
2. Wait for the downloading to be completed.
3. Change a file or create a new one.

Actual behavior:

The changed or created file does not get uploaded.

Expected behavior:

File gets updated or created.

Additional information:

When enabling "Synchronize hidden files" in "Preferences -> Files to exclude", the upload works. So it seems, that the application also looks for the base directory, if it is hidden or not. In my opinion this is wrong, as the "Synchronize hidden files" should only check about the hidden files inside the base directory.

The reason for having a hidden base is, that I want to create symlinks from within my ~/Documents to the share and not bother about the structure of the share too much. Hiding the share makes my home directory cleaner.

[herve-er]

Hi @dinkel,

I agree with you that the root folder of the synchronization should always be synced (hidden or not).

However, the feature allowing to not sync hidden folders will be discontinued soon (hidden items will be synced). Therefore, the issue you are reporting here will be resolved.

Have a good day,
Hervé