Can I renumber imported files by date?

I have noticed that in LR 3.2 if I import from my d90 across multiple dates, the numbering continues to escalate even though the date has changed. I would like to have the photos from each date start with a 1, and import multiple shooting dates in the same import. Is this possible? If so I haven't found a way and would appreciate some help!
thanks,
Stewart

Stewart,
AFAIK there is no option to restart file numbering upon date change when importing photos from several days. The numbering can be controlled by import performed (Sequence#) or spanning imports (Image#).
Beat Gossweiler
Switzerland

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