P: Auto Import to folders organized by date

[EdwardJohnAllen]

The Auto Import feature could be really useful but it does not allow users to handle files in the same way as the "standard" import routine within Lightroom, and this makes is problematic to use.For example:I use a Canon 7D which auto imports images into the "final destination" folder, then when I open Lr I can run the Standard import routine to apply metadata & presets etc. The cataloguing structure I use is a main folder named 2011, and each new batch of images goes into a separate folder named automatically by the date the image was shot, which makes things really easy.Auto Import does not appear to allow me to replicate this simple and effective workflow, and it would be really useful if it did.Any suggestions welcomethanks for your interest

[Uhl]

I can't believe how old this request is, so not sure if my reply will help, but FWIW…

Please add the ability to organize by date and choose the folder naming scheme for auto imports, just like you can with a manual import. Basically, add these two controls (and their functionality) to the Auto Import Settings dialog:

[defaultxw1xtcfrbjor]

I also wanted this feature and found this thread.

I don't *like* this solution but it works for me. 

• Inside of Lightroom, "Select All" on my autoimport folder
• Delete all photos from lightroom
• Run a "normal" import against my autoimport folder using "move"

The above allowed me to get the pictures organized in the folders I normally expect them in and it seems to auto find duplicates if I run the import from my camera as well.

[Lex.Sibul]

Adding my voice to the pile.

Would've been really cool to have this work in tandem with syncthing syncing photos from my camera.