Folder Structures in LR 4.3

Hi all,
This may have already been answered but I was wondering if there was a way for LR to automatically create a folder structure when importing photos like below:
2012
   - December
       - Shoot Name #1
2013
   - Feburary
       - Shoot Name #1
       - Shoot Name #2
   - March
etc.
etc.
I can only seem to have the Shoot Name as the primary folder and then Year and Month underneath that. I know I could manually set this up but I was hoping it could be automated.
Apologies if this has been answered before.
Thanks in advance.
Darryn

DarrynFL wrote:
I think I may just have to go with my usual import method (Year/Month/Day) and then make use of Collections.
That would be the path of least resistance, if your otherwise preferred folder structure is not mandatory. That way you are not dependent on plugins or apps - simpler...
Another option is just to move after importing, which is what I do: all imports go into a structured "inbox" until processing finished, then they are moved to final destination and maybe published...
Whatever works...
Cheers,
Rob

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