Update existing files via Python SDK

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David Lemaire

• August 17, 2022 18:24

Hi,

I need to update a file using the Python SDK. 

I know if a file exists and can get it's ID but can't find which Python SDK method to use. 

I've seen references to client.folder(box_folder_id).upload(WORK_PATH+item_file) and

chunked_uploader = client.file(item.id).get_chunked_uploader(item_file)
    uploaded_file = chunked_uploader.start()

 

But both throw this error: 

boxsdk.exception.BoxAPIException: Message: Item with the same name already exists
Status: 409
Code: item_name_in_use

 

Any suggestions?

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  Peter Christensen

  • August 18, 2022 09:35

  Hi 

  You can use the 'update_contents' from the python SDK

  https://github.com/box/box-python-sdk/blob/main/docs/usage/files.md#upload-a-new-version-of-a-file

  Rgds,
  Peter Christensen, Platform Solutions Engineer, Box

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  David Lemaire

  • August 18, 2022 13:57

  perfect - thank you!

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