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DJLazyB
New member | Level 2
8 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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DJLazyB
New member | Level 2
8 months ago

its from a shared folder where i can only copy from (view)

the other option is, if I copy the files over to the new folder myself can we automate the file renaming process?

thanks

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Jay
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8 months ago

Yes, there is an option in the automation settings to rename files if they are added to a specific folder. You can use the Keyword option to add XXX before the filename, since it isn't possible to add dashes.

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