Backing up when importing images

Hi
New around here and to Bridge, so please be gentle!
I have discovered that I can make a backup of my images in a second location at the same time as importing them from my camera into Bridge. This is really useful, but it doesn't seem to do a very neat job. Am I missing something?
Firstly, I can choose to make a second copy (backup) of my images in a separate location, but I cannot rename the files at the same time as I can with the original import so I end up with one set of files with a new (batch) name in location 1, and the backup set in location 2 still with the camera file names. Is it possible to get Bridge to make the backup with my chosen new batch name?
Secondly, Once I have keyworded my images (which I batch-renamed on import) I want to back these up on my second location, but of course they won't overwrite the backup made at the time of import because those have retained the camera file names...
Can anyone help this confused bunny?

Welcome to the Forum!
I have not used the backup feature of Bridge download, so this is only conjecture. But I believe it is like any backup, it takes a snapshot in time. You now have a seperate file. I believe the intent was you now have an original file of what the camera shot, but is not meant to reflect what is in Bridge.
Just like any backup if you want to keep it up to date with your current working file you will have to do repeated backups every so often, and this is very advisable. You can use Windows backup or buy a 3 party backup program. I use Acronis True Image Home.

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