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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...
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Walter's avatar
Walter
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2 years ago

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
    2 years ago

    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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      2 years ago

      Hi GZ5, what options are you choosing for the automation settings?

       

      A screenshot of this would help greatly.

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

        Hey Jay Thanks for replying. 

        Please see my attached screenshots. 

         

         

        Those are the options I choose but when new files are added the format appears like this: 

        In addition, the date is wrong, since this photo was captured on Jan 24, 2024, but it was uploaded today, Jan 25, 2024.

        I would love to get your advice. 

         

        Thank you

         

  • sdeba's avatar
    sdeba
    New member | Level 1
    11 months ago

    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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      11 months ago

      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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