Renaming TIF Files Returning From External Editors

[Paul_DS256]

Lightroom Version Number

LrC 11.1

Operating System

1. Windows 10

My default suffix for files sent to external editors is "-Edit". What I've tried to start remembering to do is rename this, with the external program used, so that in the future I know what I was trying to do. For example, "-PS", "-DeNoise", "-Sharp". However, many times I forget.

I've checked DEVELOP HISTORY, in the original image, but there is no record of launching an externa editor which makes sense since you can't undo that operation.

I also looked at the metadata of the .TIF file created to see if the external program stamped is name in the metadata. The only thing I find is that LrC is listed as the creating program which makes sense.

So, short of post-it notes around my screen, is there any way to either automate the renaming or raise a reminder?

Thanks

 

[clee01l]

The Edit in process allows toy to pick an editor. And a file naming preset. The problem is that the file naming preset does not automatically change with picking a different editor. So having a file naming preset for Photoshop, Topaz etc is what you need. Remembering to change the file naming preset BEFORE you go to the External Editor os a Habit you will need to acquire.


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[Victoria Bampton]

Today’s blog has a workaround using export presets, with some limitations

 

[Paul_DS256]

Remembering to change the file naming preset BEFORE you go to the External Editor os a Habit you will need to acquire.

Ya, like, I already have problems with renaming after let alone before ;-)