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Gregg
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2 months ago
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Folder/File Automation and Tagging improvements

Add logic to automations via file tags

"if file tagged X, rename file with Y".   

"if file tagged X, convert the file to a different format". 

"if file tagged X, resize the current image file".   

"if file tagged X, perform any other automation actions". 

"if file tagged X (on upload) put a copy of it in folders Y, W and Z"

Every file should have a tag associated with it by default when its uploaded via mobile or desktop.   

We could then build all of our automations based off file tags, regardless of what folder a file is in.   

Right now its the other way around, automations are built on folders, not the files themselves.

 

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    Jonein
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    I further support this. I generally find the automation management of a folder to be lackluster, and often find myself wishing I could do more.

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    jamieoshima4
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    I support this and agree that tagging doesn't have enough flexibility. I especially want the "if file tagged X (on upload) put a copy of it in folders Y, W and Z" as well as a virtual folder for each tag like macOS "smart folders" thanks!