want to download files from dropbox to a local computer using websave

I am trying to set up a project for distribution that will need a large number of files from my dropbox account. These files can be in several shared folders. i have tried to use a submission from Matlab Central called 'downloadFromDropbox' and I can not get it to work because I am not familiar with writing dropbox apps. Is there a way to do this directly from Matlab not using this script?

Another possibility would be to use a python script but the intended audience may not have that so I would like a pure matlab solution

Answer 1

[Vinod]

The MATLAB function on FileExchange is a pure MATLAB solution and does not require you to write Dropbox apps. Please install the addon in MATLAB and type in ">>help downloadFromDropbox" for instructions on how to use it.

[Jan]

And a link to the file: https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/67833-download-files-from-your-dropbox-api-folder-using-matlab

[Stephen Forczyk]

The function requires a token from dropbox-I followed the instructions to create a dropbox app to get a toke.

When I execute the function it obviously reads the token and the files names I want to retrieve. When it actually tries to retrieve it that is when things break down. Is there anyway I could send you my calling file and this routine to see if you could execute it.