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HateThis
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

How to keep original file names and relative paths?

Files uploaded from my phone are given a datestamp filename. I want to keep the original names and, (if possible) relative path. If the file is /Camera/fubar.jpg on my phone, it would be useful for i...
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Rich
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2 years ago
HateThis wrote:

I want to keep the original names and, (if possible) relative path.

That's not possible. If you're using the Camera Uploads feature, all files uploaded will be renamed and placed in the Camera Uploads folder.

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