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GZ5
Helpful | Level 6
10 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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GZ5
Helpful | Level 6

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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10 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
    10 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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      10 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?

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

        Hey Nancy ! Thank you for replying to my post. 

        Do you know why when I upload files the words "video/photo" are added while when you are doing this it doesn't? It drives me crazy 😅

         

        As for the other issue: I upload files through the my I-phone and the Dropbox app. I noticed that when I upload photos that I've taken with my phone --> the creation date it accurate, but when I upload files that I received through apps (such as WhatsApp) --> the date changes.  

        Thanks,

        I am looking forward to hear back from you.

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