Google Docs provides a method called quotaBytesUsed which helps to gauge storage consumption. However, this function overlooks the size of native files, leading to potential discrepancies in tracking the complete size of an entry. I am wondering if there is an alternative property or method within Google Docs that accurately captures the total size of a file, including its native format. Any insights or recommendations on how to obtain a full understanding of document storage usage would be greatly appreciated.
In my experience, the key is to use a combination of Google Docs and the Drive API to get a more accurate picture of file sizes. I found that by retrieving metadata through the Drive API, especially formatting details related to exports, you can make a better estimation of the actual storage footprint. This method isn’t as straightforward as quotaBytesUsed, but it works well when you factor in additional conversion data. Integrating these sources has helped me achieve a more comprehensive understanding of storage usage for native files.
I recently tackled a similar issue by cross-checking data from both the Google Docs API and the Drive API. My experience showed that obtaining the file export size, especially when converting to formats like PDF, provided valuable insights that quotaBytesUsed alone didn’t capture. The method requires a bit of extra work to correlate the export sizes with the file’s native format data, but it produces a more complete overall estimation of storage usage. This approach has helped me resolve discrepancies and achieve better accuracy in managing document sizes.
After experimenting with similar issues, I realized that relying solely on the built-in quota metrics leads to incomplete results. I developed a workaround where I export the document in its native format and then measure the file size locally. This method, though not immediate, allowed me to capture additional data that the default API oversight missed. Even though it introduces an extra processing step, this approach provides a more dependable accounting of document size and has proven beneficial when precise storage measurement is required.
hey ppl, i had a similar headache. after messing around, i found combining both mime-type details and export sizes from drive actually revaled more data. not 100% flawless but gives u a better snapshot of the size issues. give it a whirl and tweak accordingly.