Hi, the file renaming feature is really powerful but: I set it up a week ago and I had the choice of the naming convention, now I would like to change it but I can't find it -> can someone help on that? it works well on mobile but I would like the same behavior on Desktop, so if I drop a file in the Dropbox folder, it will automatically rename it and upload with the timestamp -> can someone help on that? thank!

Hi ibox1, I'd be more than happy to assist! If you wish to edit, or even remove a naming convention, all you'd have to do would be to follow the same steps you did, when setting it up. You can see more about that here. As for your second point, when you add content using the desktop app, it should work the same way. Do you have issues with that? If so, can you clarify the version of the app that you're using, and its syncing status, please? Keep me posted!

ho thanks a lot, that's the link I was looking for, but is it normal that when I go to Naming Convention I can't see the existing naming convention?It's like if it has been reset

Also, when trying to set Naming Convention on my desktop app (MacOS), I can't see the option Organise (following steps at https://help.dropbox.com/organize/naming-conventions)

Hi ibox1, are you certain you're viewing the naming convention for the folder, and not a subfolder within that folder? Regarding the camera uploads folder, it might be a little different to other folders. Are you getting the Organize option when viewing a different folder?

Hi, I think it's actually the same issue (fyi, I did that on my Mac in case and even restarted, no change: https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Apps-and-Installations/Right-click-options-missing-in-MacOS/m-p/655707/highlight/true#M50046) -> the issue is that I can't seem to be able to see the Organise option on my Desktop app or on my Mobile app. I can see it in the Web app, it's doesn;t have existing naming convention but it's normal cause I only set it up on my mobile. But I can't edit it on my mobile anymore.Desktop: I tried via the Finder to right click on the root folder (Dropbox) and the Camera folder (Dropbox/Camera uploads) -> no Organise option (cf screenshot shared previously)Mobile: I can't see the Organise option either

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ibox1

Explorer | Level 3

3 years ago

How to change naming conventions, and rename content?

Hi,

the file renaming feature is really powerful but:

I set it up a week ago and I had the choice of the naming convention, now I would like to change it but I can't find it -> can someone help on that?
it works well on mobile but I would like the same behavior on Desktop, so if I drop a file in the Dropbox folder, it will automatically rename it and upload with the timestamp -> can someone help on that?

thank!

Organize

sync

upload

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ibox1
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago
This is very helpful Jay thanks, we are getting there!
So I did more tests and indeed for images captured with a camera device, the EXIF metadata is there, all good
The remaining pain point is with videos:
for .mov videos, the EXIF worked at upload (from my phone), and when I read the metadata on sync files on my laptop it works BUT when I upload .mov from my laptop with correct EXIF it doesn not rename -> why?

for .mp4 videos, the EXIF worked at upload (from my phone), BUT when I read the metadata on sync files on my laptop it does not work -> why? Cause the EXIF must have been good at some point on my phone to do a proper renaming no?
Walter
Dropbox Community Moderator
3 years ago
Thanks for the additional information ibox1

May we reach out via email to have a further look internally at this point?
ibox1
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago
yes no problem
Megan
Dropbox Community Moderator
3 years ago
Hi ibox1, I just sent you an email, I'll see you there!

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