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Tilles
Inspiring
January 27, 2021
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Anyway to have variable names while exporting layers?

  • January 27, 2021
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hi guys,
I know that you can export assets using naming conventions, like "jpg50%", "default", etc.
I'm looking for exporting layers or groups, with some variable strings, like "filename" or "size".
Like, naming the layer something like "[filename]_banner1", you can export that layer with this naming pattern. Or "banner1_[size]"... 
Any ideias?

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Correct answer Myra Ferguson

The type of naming with the sizing you mention are ways to export layers and/or groups using Generator. Here's more info on generating images and naming files with Generator.

 

If you use File > Export > Export Layers to Files, you can set a File Name Prefix.

 

If you wanted to export multiple layers or a group like the Export Layers to Files method, you could turn on the visibility of the desired layers or groups and save them as layer comps. Then you could use File > Export > Export Layers Comps to Files... and set the File Name Prefix.

 

 

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Stephen Marsh
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 28, 2021

In addition to the options mentioned by Myra, there are also scripts that can change layer names.

Myra Ferguson
Community Expert
Myra FergusonCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
January 28, 2021

The type of naming with the sizing you mention are ways to export layers and/or groups using Generator. Here's more info on generating images and naming files with Generator.

 

If you use File > Export > Export Layers to Files, you can set a File Name Prefix.

 

If you wanted to export multiple layers or a group like the Export Layers to Files method, you could turn on the visibility of the desired layers or groups and save them as layer comps. Then you could use File > Export > Export Layers Comps to Files... and set the File Name Prefix.

 

 

Tilles
TillesAuthor
Inspiring
January 28, 2021

great! thank you, I'll try layer comps.