File Naming Options dialog box

Use File Naming Options dialog box to set the file name scheme for all families with a Category.

The file name scheme can be created or edited only for a Read/Write enabled categories and families. To make a category Read/Write enabled, right-click the category, choose Copy To, and select a Read/Write enabled library from the list.

Note: If you use libraries stored on a Vault server, you must have editing permissions. Log in to your server to change the file name scheme.
Access
Click Manage tab Content Center panel Editor to display the Content Center Editor dialog box. Select a read/write library in the Library View list. Then right-click a Category and select Family Naming.
File Name Expression
In the File Naming Options dialog box, enter an expression in the File Name Expression text box:
  • Click next to the edit box to display the list of available parameters for the Category. Double-click a parameter to insert it in the file name scheme.
  • If appropriate, enter allowed characters (separators, and so on).
    Note: The following characters cannot be used in the file name scheme: \ / : * ? " < > | & { } [ ] %
Add to existing
If selected, the File Name Expression is added as a prefix or suffix to the original file name.

As prefix adds the expression as a prefix of the file name.

As suffix adds the expression as a suffix of the file name.