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Hi,
I tried to connect to my webdav directory with ConnectMeNow4, but it fails, because I do not have a subdirectory to connect to.
The address is https://webdav.myserver.de (it's not my real server name)
In ConnectMeNow4 there is a path field, I always got an error when leaving it empty or set it to / that it's missing the remote path(blank).
Here is what I get in the protocol:
15:43:39 │ Mount requested for: "WebDAV root (webdav.myserver.de)" 15:43:39 │ - Max Attempts = 1 │ Attempts Left = -1 │ Last Attempt = n/a 15:43:39 │ - Doing default short mount delay (1 second) 15:43:42 │ - Starting mount background task 15:43:42 │ - RETRY MOUNT TIMER: Started 1 minute timer for remount attempts 15:43:42 │ - Enabled timer for potential extra mount attempts 15:43:42 │ - Thread started 15:43:42 │ Mount status update: │ Mount/Open Networkshare feedback (SystemDefault): │ Mount attempt with Calling Apple NetFS API: │ - ERROR - Missing remote path on server (blank) 15:43:42 │ Thread - Calling for forced status update (only shows results if something changed) 15:43:42 │ -- STATUS UPDATE - THREAD CALLBACK ------------------------------------------------ │ 15:43:42 │ Update type │ - Initial read : - │ - Timed Interval : - │ - Get Network info : - │ - Forced Update : YES │ │ Status Interval : 10000 milliseconds │ Interval Interrupts : 500 milliseconds │ Failed mount after : 30000 milliseconds │ │ Default gateway : 192.168.1.1 (MAC: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx) │ 15:43:42 │ - Mount Status Updated: Counted 2 active share(s) 15:43:42 │ - Active share: NFS datengrab (xxx) 15:43:42 │ - Active share: SMB bilder (xxx) 15:43:42 │ - Matched 2 Network shares. (matched all) 15:43:42 │ │ -- STATUS UPDATE - COMPLETED ------------------------------------------------------ 15:43:42 │ - RETRY MOUNT TIMER: Stopping timer 15:43:42 │ - RETRY MOUNT TIMER: Quiting, nothing left to retry, and no Fallback servers left either 15:43:42 │ - Updating "Mount onAppear" list 15:43:42 │ - Updating "Mount onAppear" list 15:43:42 │ Updating Tray Menu
Is this a bug or what should I put to the path field?
Regards
grosmaggul
Hi grosmaggul!
I do not have much testing abilities when it comes to WebDAV.
Did you try changing the mountstyle to "commandline" (under Advanced)?
Maybe that works?
If not, I'll have to figure a way to test this, since shares usually have a path, but thinking about it "/" is a path as well of course.
Maybe my code is a little too eager to expect more than just "/".
Hi Hans,
thanks for your answer.
The commandline option is greyed out, so it's not available.
Regards
What version of ConnectMeNow are you running?
The latest beta (4.0.25) shows this to be available. Not really a new feature though.
Wanted to post a screenshot, but since both settings are on a different screen, it wouldn't prove my point 🤣
Note: before upgrading, if you want to do this, make sure to backup the INI file - ya never know, right? 😉
I'm using version 4.0.18, I tried 4.0.25ß now I can reach the command line now, but what do I have to put on the commandline?
As i do not have to means to test WebDAV, I'd try something like this:
Now if this does not work, the commandline apporach relies on mount_webdav (Terminal) - even though I did not see anything special there.
Note that the man page referes to mounting against /Volumes/mntpnt/ - which with the recent macOS version will most likely NOT work. MacOS will not allow you to mount in /Volumes when using a command line approach.
I use a specific path n my home directory (/Users/<username>/MountPoints) but you can use a different path if you'd like.
You can choose having ConnectMeNow making the sub directory for you, so in /Users/<username>/MountPoints you will find a sub directory.
You'll need to leave the "Do not create sub-directory for mounting" unchecked (default).
If you did check that option, then you WebDAV share content should apprea straight in /Users/<username>/MountPoints.
I made it as you mentioned, but it does not work, it always moans a missing remote path and the MountPoints folder isn't created.
Sounds like a problem in ConnectMeNow.
I've added it to my ToDo list, will have to figure a way to simulate your scenario (my NAS won't let me).
Suggestions are welcome 😊
I created a webdav directory for you an my apache server. Do you have an email adress, where I can send the address and access data to you?
I think I may have found the issue.
Please feel free to try this test version.
Theoretically both mount styles should work.
Note: Always make a backup of your settings (ini) file 😊
Download link (4.0.26 Test WebDAV)
@grossmaggul
I created a webdav directory for you an my apache server. Do you have an email adress, where I can send the address and access data to you?
Sorry didn't see your helpful info until just now.
I tested this on my NAS which doesn't seem to be using a path either.
Tested the API mount style and it worked after a few modifications in both mount styles.
Hope this fixes it 😊
p.s. you can reply to the forum email - this would end up only in my mailbox, though I'm not sure if we still need it 😉
I testet 0.26 it now works as expected, thanks alot!
Awesome! Thanks for testing! 😊
