# Filename Settings

### What are Filename Settings?

The "Filename Settings" feature allows you to create automatic file naming rules when using the **Uploader** or the **Rename** action in the Library, helping you manage files consistently and save time. 

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<summary>Benefits of using Filename Settings</summary>

* **Organize Files Efficiently:** Files are named according to a common rule, making them easy to find and manage.
* **Save Time:** No need to name each file manually, especially when handling large quantities.
* **Ensure Consistency:** All files follow a standardized naming format, adding professionalism

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* The system supports **two types of Patterns**:
  * **System Pattern** (Built-in, cannot be removed)
  * **Custom Pattern** (Admin-created, can be added/removed)

### How to configure Filename Templates

⚠️ **User Right Required:** User must have the permission: **“Is Client Admin - User can manage the Client Profile”.**

#### 🔹 Step 1: **Navigate to Filename Settings**

* Go to: **Client Profile** → **Settings** → **Filename Settings**

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#### 🔹 Step 2: How to Configure a System Pattern (Built-in, cannot be removed)

The system provides **four built-in Patterns:**

* **Duplicate Suffix**: Automatically adds an index when file names are duplicated. Make sure each file has a unique name, especially when uploading multiple versions or copies of the same asset.
  * Manually edit/enter the number of characters in the suffix, & add new suffix pattern.
  * Select to include brackets or not in the suffix by adding or removing the bracket on the rename pop up If left blank, default to 1.
* **Today Date** : Adds the current date/ production date to the file name. Users to edit or add new format.
* **Production Date**: Adds the production date to the file name. Users to edit or add new format.

**👉 How to configure:**&#x20;

* **Define custom system patterns** using the corresponding **hint provided** below each system pattern.&#x20;
* **Leave the system pattern field** empty to hide it from the Uploader or 'Rename' action in the Library.

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#### 🔹 Step 3: How to Configure a Custom Pattern (User-created, can be added/removed)

You can create custom Patterns according to your workflow and file naming rules.

* Click **“Add Pattern”** to create a new Pattern.
* Name and define the structure of the Pattern as needed (e.g., adding project prefixes, campaign codes).
* For each Pattern, you can:
  * **Move Up / Move Down / Reorder** values to arrange the file name structure.
  * **Delete** any unnecessary values from the Pattern to keep file names clean and standardized.

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### How to Use Filename Templates

By using filename templates, you can quickly rename files **during upload or asset in your Library**, helping keep your files organized and consistent.

#### 1. Rename file when uploading assets

* **Select the Filename Template**: During the upload process, choose the desired filename template from the available list.
* **Apply the Template**: Once selected, click **Apply Pattern** to rename the uploaded files according to your chosen template.

This will automatically rename your files upon upload, following the template structure you set.

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#### **2. Rename file in Library**&#x20;

* Choose the files to rename and open the **"Library Action"** menu.
* From the menu,  select "Rename" options.
* Choose the appropriate **filename template** from the list.
* Click "**Apply Pattern"** to rename the files according to your selected template.

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If you have any questions about “Filename Settings" or other features, don't hesitate to ask, we're always here to help!


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