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Filename templates
Create reusable naming templates with metadata tokens so exported files stay organized across single and queue runs.
Naming is part of the export pipeline, not an afterthought.
What it is
A token-based filename system for export output. Templates resolve using video metadata, layout values, and runtime values such as date/time.
Useful tokens
- Core:
{stem},{filename},{resolution},{date},{time} - Metadata:
{meta.<key>},{display_name},{source_title} - Filename-only:
{cols},{rows},{format},{n}
Behavior to know
- Existing files are not overwritten; Sequence appends
_2,_3, etc. {path}is not valid in export filenames.{n}is helpful for queue exports where order matters.
Example templates
{stem}_contact_sheet{meta.catalog_id}_{stem}_{date}{stem}_{n}_{cols}x{rows}