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Multiple automation for the same folder. Is it possible?

Multiple automation for the same folder. Is it possible?

AndreiBarta
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Hi, Dropbox community,

I have a question, is there a posibility to add multiple automation for the same folder?

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Megan
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Hi @AndreiBarta, this happens because you've chosen an automation. You wouldn't be able to add more. You should be able to use multiple naming conventions on a folder, but not different automations.  

 

As for editing the automation, you'd need to remove it, and then add the one you want.


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Megan
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Hi @AndreiBarta, how are you today?

 

To answer your automation question, no you shouldn't be able to. You can add multiple naming rules to the folder of your choice though. 

 

I hope that clarifies! 


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AndreiBarta
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Hi @Megan 

When i want to add one more automation i have just edit automation option and in the edit window i can't even edit the automation

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Megan
Dropbox Staff
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Hi @AndreiBarta, this happens because you've chosen an automation. You wouldn't be able to add more. You should be able to use multiple naming conventions on a folder, but not different automations.  

 

As for editing the automation, you'd need to remove it, and then add the one you want.


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Gualtieri
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Hi,

for example is not possible to add these automations:

1. convert a file in pdf

2. rename the file as mm-dd-yy.pdf

to the same folder?

 

Morgan

Hannah
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Hey @Gualtieri, you are correct; only one automation can be added to a folder at this time.


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