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How does the naming automation work?

I'm trying to set up some naming convention automation on folders, and I'm looking for a man page on the naming automation. Does anyone have a link?

As an example of what I'm trying to do, suppose I have a folder of bank statements. I want to rename any files added to the folder so that they conform to the naming convention but don't duplicate naming components, so:

Desired filename: "1234_estatement_YYYY_MM_DD.pdf"

Typical filename as received: "estatement_YYYY_MM_DD.pdf"

Some files may be added to the folder with the correct name, and files exist in the folder with the correct name.

I want the automation to append "1234_" to the front of the name IF and ONLY IF there isn't a "1234_" at the front of the name.

Ideally, I'd like to also change years in YY format to YYYY format. I could do this with a script in a few minutes, but this interface is a pain.

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Walter

Hi there @Purple_unicorn - thanks for using Dropbox and welcome to the Community!

You can find all the information you need about the naming conventions feature on this page.

At the time being, there's no way to set conditions for naming conventions or change the date format automatically, but you can post your thoughts or feature requests you might have in the Share an Idea section following these tips if you like.

I hope this helps a tad.

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Walter

Hi there @Purple_unicorn - thanks for using Dropbox and welcome to the Community!

You can find all the information you need about the naming conventions feature on this page.

I hope this helps a tad.

Purple_unicorn

Thank you Walter, this was helpful.

Walter

I'm glad to hear that @Purple_unicorn - let us know if anything else comes up!