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nicDUS
Explorer | Level 3
12 months ago

Automation for renaming files doesn't work

I set up Dropbox automation to "When files are added to [main folder], Then rename them to [YYYY-MM-DD - example filename.pdf]".  Then, I tried dragging multiple files from my computer into the folde...
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nicDUS
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a moment ago
I forgot to put that in my first post. I did try dragging and dropping as well as using the upload button. And I tried 3 new folders with the same exact automation settings. None worked.
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    nicDUS
    Explorer | Level 3
    12 months ago
    I tried this and it has had no effect. I removed automation from the 3 folders, and then added it back with the same settings. But there's no difference. It does not change the file names.
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      Jay
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      12 months ago

      Hi nicDUS, could you attach a screenshot showing the automation itself, and the folder on which the automation is applied to on the Dropbox site?

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        nicDUS
        Explorer | Level 3
        12 months ago

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