renaming files is not working either when selecting 'rename file from parent meta data'

gabedejong · 2025-10-13T12:27:41+00:00

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Using Zotero 7.0.26 on Mac (the latest version), renaming files is not working either when selecting 'rename file from parent meta data'. All my recently added files are named 'full text.pdf' or an equivalent.

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dstillman · 2025-10-13T12:27:55+00:00

Yes, it's working.

https://www.zotero.org/support/kb/attachment_title_vs_filename

gabedejong · 2025-10-13T12:40:27+00:00

You are correct, thanks! I did not know that.

But the behavior is different from earlier versions of Zotero. I think the previous method was more clear. It feels broken now, especially because most of my files still show the filename, except the last ones I have added to my collection.

dstillman · 2025-10-13T12:41:26+00:00

The exact behavior change is explained on that page, and it provides a method to update old titles (which will be available in the app in a future version):

https://www.zotero.org/support/kb/attachment_title_vs_filename#changes_in_zotero_7