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Offline DavidHoffmanuk

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Variable for folder name
« on: July 13, 2024, 05:48:35 AM »
Is there a variable for the name of an enclosing folder that I could use in a renaming string?

If not, is there a way that I could add the folder name to an unused metadata field & use that?

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Re: Variable for folder name
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2024, 09:11:49 AM »
something like tokens like Parent Folder and Grandparent Folder introduced in Capture One Studio?
It would be great if PM matched C1 in this regard

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Re: Variable for folder name
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2024, 12:31:47 PM »
David,

Is there a variable for the name of an enclosing folder that I could use in a renaming string?

If not, is there a way that I could add the folder name to an unused metadata field & use that?

{folder} = The folder name for a photo (e.g. the current contact sheet)

https://docs.camerabits.com/support/solutions/articles/48000358438-list-of-photo-mechanic-variables

HTH,

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Re: Variable for folder name
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2024, 12:32:44 PM »
Max,

something like tokens like Parent Folder and Grandparent Folder introduced in Capture One Studio?
It would be great if PM matched C1 in this regard

Please make a feature request if you want additional variables added.  These threads are not tracked for feature requests.

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Re: Variable for folder name
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2024, 01:50:32 AM »
David,

Is there a variable for the name of an enclosing folder that I could use in a renaming string?

If not, is there a way that I could add the folder name to an unused metadata field & use that?

{folder} = The folder name for a photo (e.g. the current contact sheet)

Thanks Kirk, I should have found that myself. I struggle to find the variable list, usually have to Google for it. I've made finding it more easily a feature request.
David

https://docs.camerabits.com/support/solutions/articles/48000358438-list-of-photo-mechanic-variables
« Last Edit: July 14, 2024, 02:35:54 PM by Kirk Baker »