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Is it possible to create Automated Folder Templates?
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
Dropbox Staff
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!
