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GZ5's avatar
GZ5
Helpful | Level 6
11 months ago

Naming convention

Hello,   I am trying to change the default names given to the files I'm uploading to Dropbox.  I would like to rename all my files with the dates they were taken.    I read this can be done from...
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Walter's avatar
Walter
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Hey GZ5 - thanks for using Dropbox and welcome to our Community!

 

You should be able to see the 'Set naming convention' option when you click on the gear icon after you've selected the folder at hand (in the Organize sub-menu)- it sounds like you're clicking on the ellipsis button instead.

 

Could you give this a go and let me know of any updates?

 

Thanks!

GZ5's avatar
GZ5
Helpful | Level 6
11 months ago

Thank you Walter! 

Is there an option to set a default name for my files that will include the date when the files were created, without adding the word "photo/video" before the date? 
For exemple: Jan 23, 2024

Right now the default is Photo Jan 23, 2024 / Video Jan 23, 2024 

 

Looking forward to your reply

Thank you

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    11 months ago

    Hi GZ5, what options are you choosing for the automation settings?

     

    A screenshot of this would help greatly.

    • GZ5's avatar
      GZ5
      Helpful | Level 6
      11 months ago

      Hey Jay Thanks for replying. 

      Please see my attached screenshots. 

       

       

      Those are the options I choose but when new files are added the format appears like this: 

      In addition, the date is wrong, since this photo was captured on Jan 24, 2024, but it was uploaded today, Jan 25, 2024.

      I would love to get your advice. 

       

      Thank you

       

      • Nancy's avatar
        Nancy
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        11 months ago

        Hi GZ5! Sorry to jump in here. I tested this on my end too, but the word “Photo” isn’t added next to the date. 

         

        Also, the date that you’re seeing (01/25/2024), is it the date you uploaded these files to Dropbox via the website? 

         

        If you happen to have the desktop app installed on your device, can you copy these files to your local Dropbox folder instead, let them sync to the website, and let me know if the original date gets altered again?

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