Is it possible to create Automated Folder Templates?

[iank25]

Hey all,

I use the dropbox desktop app much more than the web-based version, but have learned recently of the naming convention automation on the web-based version. Since my business deals in addresses, the naming convention I personally use it to add the address to each file that corresponds to that project. Here's how it works currently:

- Template Folder with templates of all documents I use

- When a new project begins, I copy the template folder and rename the parent folder as well as all of the documents in it according to this naming convention: "Filename [Address]". For example, "Waste Hauler Form [5313 Webster]".

So far I can only get the automation to work by logging into the web-based dropbox, creating a new folder, adding the automation, and adding files. Updating the parent folder does not prompt a renaming of all the files located within it unless I go into the naming conventions and hit "save" again. This isn't a great workaround. Additionally, duplicating a folder does not carry the automation over to the new folder.

Ideally, I can create one automated template folder to duplicate. Once duplicated, I can rename it and have all of the files within it renamed automatically. Best case is that I can do all of this from the desktop app. Anyone have any suggestions on how to achieve this?

[Jay]

Hi @iank25, thanks for joining the Community!

Currently, it isn't possible to duplicate folders with automations in them, aside from performing it manually as you have already done, and neither is there a workaround for this. 

If you wish, you can suggest this change for others to vote on, so the dev team can look into this in future!