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This article describes how photo and video the file names for video clips, photos and PDF-reports can be customized inside a WinCanVX project using a predefined field combination.

Instructions

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File renaming for video clips (e.g. AssetID_Date_Time)

  • Go to Tools>MiscTools>ProjectMediaFile Renaming>Settings

  • Select a predefined renaming pattern (e.g.

    CH-Interlis (1), Madrid, WC4 Thames Water etc.): these combinations strictly follow the official naming standard which are mainly used in your country or region.

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  • Select the list entry Custom if you want to have photo/video files renamed applying a field combination that you defined yourself.
  • Check the option Always trigger when new media file is created.
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    Australia, Gold Coast City Council )-> if the result doesn’t satisfy the end customer, continue with the next steps.


  • Select the renaming pattern Custom instead:
  • Hit the gear wheel icon right to the text box linked to Sec/Lat video:



  • Click on the gear wheel icon right to each media file group (i.e. Sec/Lat video, Sec/Lat picture, Node video, Node picture).
  • Double-click on the desired database field from the list on the RIGHT side of the panel to move it into the list box on the LEFT.
  • Repeat this step, until all fields needed for creation of a sensible file name will be listed inside the field on the LEFT.
  • Use the arrow buttons Move Up or Move Down (1) to re-order the fields
  • Click on the green OK button to confirm the customized name for the previously selected media file group
  • Launch the renaming process for the corresponding media file group hitting the command Tools > MiscTools > Project MediaFiles Renaming > SectionAsset (or Lateral/NodeAsset respectively)

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