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GZ5's avatar
GZ5
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

There's no "Set naming convention" option when selecting "Organize" from the menu.

Hello,

 

I am trying to change the default names given to the files I'm uploading to Dropbox. 

I would like to rename all my files with the dates they were taken. 

 

I read this can be done from the dropbox.com website, when clicking on the settings gear icon at the end of the folder name (Select Organize --> Click Set naming convention). I tried to do this, but I don't see this option. When I click on Organize, my only option is "Add automation". 

 

What should I do? 

 

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

    Hey GZ5 - thanks for using Dropbox and welcome to our Community!

     

    You should be able to see the 'Set naming convention' option when you click on the gear icon after you've selected the folder at hand (in the Organize sub-menu)- it sounds like you're clicking on the ellipsis button instead.

     

    Could you give this a go and let me know of any updates?

     

    Thanks!

    • GZ5's avatar
      GZ5
      Helpful | Level 6

      Thank you Walter! 

      Is there an option to set a default name for my files that will include the date when the files were created, without adding the word "photo/video" before the date? 
      For exemple: Jan 23, 2024

      Right now the default is Photo Jan 23, 2024 / Video Jan 23, 2024 

       

      Looking forward to your reply

      Thank you

      • Jay's avatar
        Jay
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        Hi GZ5, what options are you choosing for the automation settings?

         

        A screenshot of this would help greatly.

    • sdeba's avatar
      sdeba
      New member | Level 1

      How naming convention can be enabled?
      I don't have "Set naming convention" option under "Organize" for the Photo upload folder. I have "Add automation" only.

       

      • Nancy's avatar
        Nancy
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        Thanks for sharing your screenshot with us, sdeba! It really helps. 

        If you go ahead and select “Add automation”, are you seeing the option to set a rule that renames files next? 

        If you do, please select that one and you should be able to choose/add a naming rule after that, just like you’d do with the “Set naming convention” option. 

        In case this doesn’t work for you either, please send me one more screenshot of what you see.

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