File naming with sequence

My editor requires that I name a file as in the following example:
FI_RX_London(sequence number)
if I try this while importing using file name with sequence, there will be a - sign in front of the number. My question, how do I remove the - sign

In the import dialog, pick Filename-Sequence from the drop down File Naming list. (you will have done this already). Now click the drop-down list again and choose Edit. You will now see the Filename Template Editor window; remove the hyphen from the text box that shows
{Filename>>}-{Sequence #(1)>>}. When you edit this, you will see the example just above it, reflect the change.

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Has anyone succesfully used file/ftp adapter to write files with dynamic file names (using a varibale), not %SEQ% or %datetime% formats?
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It is a function that allows using just part of one of the other available file naming elements, instead of the full thing. This helps keep file names shorter but still meaningful.
For example, one piece of the naming convention I'm trying for is just the sequential number generated by my camera, but without the camera specific designator. For file '_C8P7692', for example, I just want to use the '7692' part.
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Any chance the spaces could be replaced with underscores instead?

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I created a feature request aka idea thread on your behalf here
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Hello Friends,
How to handle the dynamic file naming in XI at receiver side as file naming convention sequence to be incremented for every 1 hour...
my Client expecting to handle at mapping...How to do this...
Could any one give me the program if we need to do it in java...
and pls also give another approach if any
Setup dynamically ,

>>naming convention sequence to be incremented for every 1 hour
You can set the file construction mode as "Add counter" in the receiver file adapter
Thanx
Aamir
Edited by: Aamir Suhail on Aug 15, 2008 7:57 AM

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I hate Aperture's file naming with every ounce of my being. It is so frustrating and this simple item kills my workflow. I am hoping it's me and I'm doing it wrong. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
1. I import the originals. File name is _dsc.0450.nef
2. On import, I change the name to lapresle200909260450 and sort by image date.
3. I edit.
4. I move images around and group them visually by subject: the details, the groomsmen, etc...
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After each image that gets an external edit, I have to go into the folder on my desktop and rename the file. Is there any way to have A2 export the image with the name that is visible? Going back in and highlighting and renaming every file to match the proof is so time consuming.
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I import files as they are, no renaming. Then when I'm completely finished editing and organizing them within folders/projects/albums, + any additional editing in PS or other external editors, I relocate masters to my desk top and rename them then. A few seconds later I consolidate those same files back into the Aperture library and there they sit with new "file names." This method works for me but it helps to have tons of free space on the desktop and 16 cores rockin.
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*Okay, rwboyer, has a very good approach to the problem. Do it the programs way instead of our way. Renaming the masters on import and only adding extensions later is really the way to go. All your searches will always hit the master name so all the extra stuff after the master name can personalize your client without ever changing the master name. He is also right regarding the use of metadata, it's really the reason why I'll forever be a aperture guy.
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Add preset to export file names
toggle switch, for editing raw files in Photoshop raw instead of creating new tiff files.
Rwboyer, makes perfect sense, great approach.
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File naming: sequencing by date

In the Filename Template Editor and Rename Photos (F2) function, I'd like to be able to sequence my file names by date, with the sequence beginning with 1 for each day, and incrementing regardless how many imports I do.
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The object model of TestStand provides clustering of multiple sequences in one sequence file. The editor itself allways knows which sequence the user has actually selected (enrty Run ... in Menu Execute is allways fullfilled with the correct sequence name).
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Regards,
Sunny

Sunny -
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Sequence Number By Date Option For File Naming

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Hi
For the Transport Protocol "File Transfer Protocol (FTP)" files are always processed in ascending alphabetical order
If you want the file to be processed in sequence then you can use Quality of Service EOIO in the sender adapter.
The files are processed in the sequence they are picked up.
otherwise use BPM for File Sequencing..
Refer the following Threads
FTP Sender Adapter - Processing Sequence
Processing Sequence issue of FTP protocol
Regards
Abhijit
Edited by: Abhijit Bolakhe on Nov 4, 2009 10:32 AM

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Hi,
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Shots were 3 minutes apart.
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