Renaming files in Lightroom 3 Upon Import (problems)

I can having trouble importing files into Lightroom name where I want to custom name them - sequentially. I am importing the data from one folder on my hard drive to the folder that contains all of my lightroom files. I am able to import and rename some files in folders with ease. Others I am told Lightroom 3 couldn't name them. Why? If I try to import and rename in LR2 I have no problems. I am basically taking a Nikon generated file, say DSC0001.NEF and renaming it to Ireland 07-30-08.NEF. Lightroom 3 can't do it. Does anyone know why? Thanks.

Hi Franz,
Let me clarify a couple things (I hope Adobe is listening):
1.     I am merely copying and renaming on import. I am not moving the original files.
2.     Files are created in my TO: directory, they just contain the origianl filename.
3.     I tried the exact same procedure with LR2 and it works fine.
It appears there may be a bug in the software.
Eric

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