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DJLazyB
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9 months ago

Can I use an automation for daily file renaming?

I have daily files shared with me and i'd like to automate the following process if possible.... Copy files from the shared folder to a private folder Rename files (example below) xxx.mp3 ---->...
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Jay
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9 months ago

Hi DJLazyB, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

Are all the files going to be an MP3 format?

Will the renamed extra part you mentioned (the xxx -) be the same for all files, or different depending on your workflow?

This will help me to assist further!

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