File Request - Please provide an option to NOT rename our uploaded files

That's what I thought, this just means that the File Transfer function is totally useless for the task I had planned to use it for as I don’t want to have to rename 350 files.

Is there any process for requesting a review or change to File Transfer function?

Is there any other way to get files put into DropBox from a large number of people without a DropBox account where the file name remains the same?

I know this is an old thread, but I just found a simple way to do this:

On both Mac and Winddows, you can use Adobe's free Bridge software, as shown in this video:

https://creativepro.com/creativepro-video-how-to-batch-rename-files-in-adobe-bridge/

Or, for Mac only: TidBits has a terrific article about easy file renaming here: https://tidbits.com/2018/06/28/macos-hidden-treasures-batch-rename-items-in-the-finder/

You should tell people before they send out a file request that the files will be renamed.  No on expects that, and once you have received hundreds of files with mangled names it's too late.

I've just encountered the same thing. This is absolutly crazy.

Hey there, just wanted to drop in here!

We do have a post in our dedicated area of the Community here suggesting an option to disable renaming for uploads through file requests.

If you'd like to show your support for this, please visit the post linked above and give it an upvote. You can even share any additional thoughts by commenting underneath too.

Hope this helps!

I just contacted them via messenger. They said that they would try to fix this. You can contact via messenger as well.

Dropbox appends uploader's NAME to the file names automatically when when upload files from File Request function. Please provide us an option of not appending client's name to the File Request function. We often receive hundreds of uploaded files through "File Request" feature and we need to maintain the uploaded files original names. 

Please review and modify the program.

Thanks,

Michael

This idea is going to need some additional support before we can share it with our team.

I've updated the status to encourage more users to back it up!

Thank you for your idea, while we can’t take every idea forward we do regularly re-review and will update you if anything changes!

So in the past, when someone uploaded a file using the File Request feature, your system would add the name they added during the upload process first, followed by their file's filename

So for instance if John Smith was uploading a file named IMG_0123.jpg, the filename your system would put on the uploaded file would be 

John Smith IMG_0123.jpg

That was wonderful, as I could easily sort by who uploaded the photo and do some operations on them.

As of the last few weeks, though, your filenames are coming up exactly opposite that: IMG_0123 John Smith.jpg

What the hell?

EDIT: As I dig into this, I see that you've added a "naming conventions" item to your File Requests edit screen.

So, appreciate the flexibility but HOW ABOUT YOU TELL US ABOUT IT BEFORE IT TAKES EFFECT?

I got a couple hundred files with basically useless filenames...or that I have to go through and rename due to your making a random chance without saying anything.

NEXT PROBLEM...I have dozens of file requests...is there ANY WAY to make a default for ALL of my requests? or do I need to go into each and every one of them to change them back to how they were previously?

I'd think that if you make a change like this, you'd  let the status quo be in place before a change occurs.

EDIT AGAIN: Holy hell! I see now that when I change the naming convention, it changes the filenames that have already been uploaded. I'm a little unsure as to whether I love this...but there it is.