<![CDATA[Dropzone Forums]]> https://forums.aptonic.com/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:30:52 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Add OptionsNib to pass a string]]> https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/624/add-optionsnib-to-pass-a-string/new/posts/ I want to make an action that acts like the Open URL action. Open URL allows you to specify the URL that you'd like to open. I'd like to make something similar but that uses a different URL scheme. For instance, apps are allowed to specify a custom scheme that opens that app. The built-in ones are `open:` and `shortcut:`. I have a custom app that opens with customapp://0ba204 and I could launch it on the command-line with `open "customapp://0ba204"`.

Maybe this is already supported, but I couldn't seem to find a way to do that.

I think that passing a string could be used to set command-line arguments for a command--so I think this could also be super useful.

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:30:52 +0000 https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/624/add-optionsnib-to-pass-a-string/new/posts/ <![CDATA[Dropzone CLI command - cancel selected action]]> https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/622/dropzone-cli-command-cancel-selected-action/new/posts/ I know that Dropzone is mostly GUI application but now, when exists dz command, which can  can start new action with parameters, it could benice to see additional options:
- list of all running actions
- add cancel command to close selected action
- run action with files in selected stack

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:44:19 +0000 https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/622/dropzone-cli-command-cancel-selected-action/new/posts/ <![CDATA[How can I contribute my dropzone action to the community?]]> https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/621/how-can-i-contribute-my-dropzone-action-to-the-community/new/posts/ I've create a dropzone action - how can i contribute it - I couldn't find any info on it...

thanks!

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 02:43:31 +0000 https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/621/how-can-i-contribute-my-dropzone-action-to-the-community/new/posts/ <![CDATA[Customizable Icons for different instances of the same action]]> https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/620/customizable-icons-for-different-instances-of-the-same-action/new/posts/ Currently, I have several "run apple shortcuts" in my menu, and I've noticed that having the same icon for each makes it challenging to distinguish between them quickly.

Would it be possible to implement a feature that allows users to change the .ico file for each action? This would greatly enhance usability and provide a more personalized experience.

Thank you for considering this suggestion. I appreciate your time and effort in continually improving the software.

]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:55:36 +0000 https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/620/customizable-icons-for-different-instances-of-the-same-action/new/posts/ <![CDATA[No Action Grid in MacOS 26 (Tahoe)]]> https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/619/no-action-grid-in-macos-26-tahoe/new/posts/ I updated to Tahoe day of release. Now when I start to drag a file to the menu bar, I'll see the icon, but the actions window can't be seen. Clicking the Dropzone icon on the menu bar makes it gray out as if activated, but again, I don't see the actions grid. Curious if anyone else is having the same issue and maybe discovered a fix?

I'm using 4.80.68 and ran updates for all of the actions. I'm on a MacBook Pro (M3/2023).

Didn't realize how much I actually use Dropzone until I couldn't. Great tool.

Thanks.

- MelloMoose

]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:32:39 +0000 https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/619/no-action-grid-in-macos-26-tahoe/new/posts/ <![CDATA[allow use of modifiers for service keys]]> https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/618/allow-use-of-modifiers-for-service-keys/new/posts/ for example, in addition to "a" as a service key, I would like to be able to use ⌃a, ⇧⌃a, ⇧⌥ ⌘a which hugely increases the number of potential service keys available.

thank you very much !

]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:53:39 +0000 https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/618/allow-use-of-modifiers-for-service-keys/new/posts/ <![CDATA[Ability to store a combination of text and images]]> https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/615/ability-to-store-a-combination-of-text-and-images/new/posts/ DZ4 pro
It would be nice to be able to store a combination of of text and images (not text only) in drop zone. This is possible with  Younk and it’s very useful
Thank you very much

]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:09:40 +0000 https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/615/ability-to-store-a-combination-of-text-and-images/new/posts/ <![CDATA[Wish list: ability to sort stacks in reverse order]]> https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/614/wish-list-ability-to-sort-stacks-in-reverse-order/new/posts/ DZ 4 Pro
It is probably the most common rearrangement of stack files that I do, and it’s quite tedious when there are many files.
Thank you for considering my request

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:52:15 +0000 https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/614/wish-list-ability-to-sort-stacks-in-reverse-order/new/posts/ <![CDATA[Keyboard Shortcut to add selected file(s) to the floating drop bar]]> https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/613/keyboard-shortcut-to-add-selected-files-to-the-floating-drop-bar/new/posts/ I would be grateful if you would consider this for a future update. thank you !

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 18:57:06 +0000 https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/613/keyboard-shortcut-to-add-selected-files-to-the-floating-drop-bar/new/posts/ <![CDATA[Floating Grid... how?]]> https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/611/floating-grid-how/new/posts/ Seeing some mentions in the July update notes about a 'floating grid' but not sure how to invoke that. Don't see anything in settings or in the UI. Is there a keyboard shortcut?

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 03:40:10 +0000 https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/611/floating-grid-how/new/posts/ <![CDATA[Install Action - Replace issue]]> https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/609/install-action-replace-issue/new/posts/ Hi everyone, how are you?

I need your help with the Install Application action. I don't know why, but whenever I try to update an existing app on my computer by dragging it's DMG to the action, macOS asks if I want to replace the existing file but somehow the app is not actually being replaced. This is driving me crazy and I can't figure it out why. I already tried uninstalling Dropzone and it didn't work. Replacing it manually works fine.

Any hints what could be the issue?

I'd appreciate your help!

Thanks!

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:05:34 +0000 https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/609/install-action-replace-issue/new/posts/ <![CDATA[Keep window open?]]> https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/608/keep-window-open/new/posts/ When I have a lot of files in the drop bar and want to move them to folders in the finder, every time I move one the window closes and I have to open it again. Is there a way to keep it open? macOS Sequoia 15.3

]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 18:10:25 +0000 https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/608/keep-window-open/new/posts/ <![CDATA[Python scripting]]> https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/607/python-scripting/new/posts/ I can't find a Develop action anywhere, installed or not. For Python scripting. What am I missing?

]]> Sat, 01 Feb 2025 18:51:49 +0000 https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/607/python-scripting/new/posts/ <![CDATA[Insta Login Issue]]> https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/606/insta-login-issue/new/posts/ Hi! Have the following error while using the extension:

[Launching task with command line: runner.rb task-48785]

Task description file task-48785:

ACTION: "/Users/-/Library/Application Support/Dropzone/Actions/Instagram Downloader.dzbundle"
EVENT: "dragged"
VARIABLE: "support_folder" "/Users/-/Library/Application Support/Dropzone"
VARIABLE: "dragged_type" "text"
VARIABLE: "password" "••••"
VARIABLE: "password_variable" "password"
VARIABLE: "app_version" "4.80.36"
VARIABLE: "apple_silicon" "1"
VARIABLE: "os_version" "15.1.0"
VARIABLE: "username" "••••"
VARIABLE: "path" "/Users/-/Downloads"
VARIABLE: "tmp_folder" "/var/folders/0v/gcz1hzgn39n9thjp4l5zr65h0000gn/T/"
ITEMS: "https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8pn4cxo8nN/"

Begin_Message: Logging in to Instagram...
Determinate: 0
JSON Query to graphql/query: 401 Unauthorized - "fail" status, message "Please wait a few minutes before you try again." when accessing https://www.instagram.com/graphql/query … les=%7B%7D [retrying; skip with ^C]
JSON Query to graphql/query: 401 Unauthorized - "fail" status, message "Please wait a few minutes before you try again." when accessing https://www.instagram.com/graphql/query … les=%7B%7D [retrying; skip with ^C]
Error when checking if logged in: JSON Query to graphql/query 401 Unauthorized - "fail" status, message "Please wait a few minutes before you try again." when accessing https://www.instagram.com/graphql/query … les=%7B%7D
Loaded session from /Users/-/Library/Application Support/Dropzone/Temp/session.
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/Users/-/Library/Application Support/Dropzone/Actions/Instagram Downloader.dzbundle/action.py", line 44, in dragged
    L.login(os.environ['username'], os.environ['password'])
  File "/Users/-/Library/Application Support/Dropzone/Actions/Instagram Downloader.dzbundle/instaloader/instaloader.py", line 656, in login
    self.context.login(user, passwd)
  File "/Users/-/Library/Application Support/Dropzone/Actions/Instagram Downloader.dzbundle/instaloader/instaloadercontext.py", line 306, in login
raise LoginException(
instaloader.exceptions.LoginException: Login Checkpoint required. Point your browser to /challenge/action/AXGZd8kml6L6XzcTdLjyW4ZMZVhYlvFL8BEmCyWU1BpPlrsQKOje_J6vj8RIdaXJsOHcdFA/Afzw755FZp_jhi_Xx6V2HITU8IQmgdhRziJINY3DDQ5FHVT8ckJ-ym40v4Ama_nAhObmY-dswszvzw/ffc_w8dyA2XJjPbPc7ziEUg2ZY1r4nZ0zrHnaAkTmp2VcXxixdTmVScQRj50ZjpWIE0X/ - follow the instructions, then retry.
During handling of the above exception, another exception occurred:
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/Applications/Dropzone 4.app/Contents/Actions/lib/python_runner.py", line 13, in <module>
    getattr(action, action_name)()
  File "/Users/-/Library/Application Support/Dropzone/Actions/Instagram Downloader.dzbundle/action.py", line 47, in dragged
    L.login(os.environ['username'], os.environ['password'])
  File "/Users/-/Library/Application Support/Dropzone/Actions/Instagram Downloader.dzbundle/instaloader/instaloader.py", line 656, in login
    self.context.login(user, passwd)
  File "/Users/-/Library/Application Support/Dropzone/Actions/Instagram Downloader.dzbundle/instaloader/instaloadercontext.py", line 306, in login
    raise LoginException(
instaloader.exceptions.LoginException: Login Checkpoint required. Point your browser to /challenge/action/AXEMzPwzfXuwp2G_SxthYR2m96NHjE7JhZtb375KipBw7T71G3g5LeZU5zddW6cwc8g_zT0/AfzNzwulls2iyB3fTn9b40gY8j4NH425w_fOm0BQxFzfD9HCoEG6H8MN3uFQEQBXIhgSA0fPNjeQmA/ffc_w8dyA2XJjPbPc7ziEUg2ZY1r4nZ0zrHnaAkTmp2VcXxixdTmVScQRj50ZjpWIE0X/ - follow the instructions, then retry.

[Task completed]

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For obvious reasons I'm using the account without 2fa, however still no luck:(

]]> Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:40:58 +0000 https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/606/insta-login-issue/new/posts/ <![CDATA[Is it possible to drag files from Dropzone without using mouse?]]> https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/605/is-it-possible-to-drag-files-from-dropzone-without-using-mouse/new/posts/ I have a (naïve) question.  I know that it is possible to send a file to Dropzone by pressing F3 and write the corresponding shorcut letter, but... is it possible to drag and drop the files from dropzone to the active window with the keyboard without using the mouse or trackpad?

]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:48:48 +0000 https://forums.aptonic.com/topic/605/is-it-possible-to-drag-files-from-dropzone-without-using-mouse/new/posts/