Export list of file names

[Stephen]

Does anybody know an easy way to export a list of file names please? In my case I want to mark a selection and just export the file names to say a cvs file. Thanks.

[G8DHE]

Try right click and then select as in image below;

Then paste the result into the text file, each filename and path on a separate line ?

[snowman1]

Select the files, right click > run script from repository > file system > copy filename to clipboard.

I know because someone helpfully told me not too long ago!

Edit: Doh G8DHE, you beat me to it!

[Stephen]

Thanks, but that appears to be a new feature in version 4 and I have not yet updated. (Waiting to find time & also for the bugs to be ironed out)

[sanphotgn]

What I did in version 3 and still do in version 4 ... I create a custom field:

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%FileName.%FileExtension

To export: select files, right click, Metadata - Export Metadata To CSV File, select none (or choose fields you want to include), scroll down and choose your custom field.

If you only chose your custom field, the first column in the CSV file will be the full path and file name and the second column will be just the file name.

[Stephen]

Many thanks sanphotgn for that useful tip.

[snowman1]

I would advise upgrading though. It doesn't take long. And as for stability - we're on 4.3.2.x now!

[Stephen]

I intend to upgrade but I'm shooting on location until April so I prefer to keep variables to a minimum

[snowman1]

Totally understand and agree with your rationale Stephen.
When you do reach an appropriate point to go for the upgrade I'm sure you will be pleased with V4.