Ignore *.DS_Store by default for MacOS

[benjamin-nicholls]

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Feature request

Which Nextcloud Version are you currently using: (see administration page)
Nextcloud Desktop Client Version 3.17.2 (macOS)

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I had an issue with virtual file sync (VFS) where I would get the error "Some files could not be synced". This causes my local changes to not get synced (e.g. updating a spreadsheet). There was no indication of what the error was.

Describe the solution you'd like
Add DS_Store to the ignored files. For me this fixed the issue and on MacOS I feel like it should be the default.

Settings > General > Edit Ignored Files > add "*.DS_Store" as a pattern to ignore

Describe alternatives you've considered
n/a

Additional context
n/a

[Rello]

Hello,

.DS_Store is in the ignore list. I am just trying on my side and it is not synced.
Did you see any indication why it might be related to that file/entry in the exclude list?

[benjamin-nicholls]

Hi Rello. There was no indication, all activity looked normal and the usual prompt when there is an issue or conflict etc was not present. On my side (Nextcloud Desktop Client Version 3.17.2 (macOS) and virtual file sync with "Sync hidden files" selected) the only patterns that are ignored by default are the following three:

• .cysnc_journal.db*
• ._sync_*.db*
• .sync_*.db*

[Rello]

Hello,

.DS_Store is in the default list. don´t you have it anymore?
can you please double check if you have items in the trash that could not be deleted? we have some strange behaviour there sometimes