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README.txt

The File (Field) Paths module extends the default functionality of Drupals core
File module, Image module and many other File upload modules, by adding the
ability to use entity based tokens in destination paths and filenames.

In simple terms, File (Field) Paths allows you to automatically sort and rename
your uploaded files using token based replacement patterns to maintain a nice
clean filesystem.

File (Field) Paths was written and is maintained by Stuart Clark (deciphered).
- http://stuar.tc/lark
- http://twitter.com/Decipher


Features
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* Configurable file paths now use entity tokens in addition to user tokens.
* Configurable filenames.
* Support for:
* Drupal core File module.
* Drupal core Image module.
* Video module.
* File path and filename cleanup options:
* Filter out words and punctuation by taking advantage of the Pathauto module.
* Convert unicode characters into US-ASCII with the Transliteration module.
* Automatically updates unprocessed file paths in any Text fields on the entity.
* Retroactive updates - rename and/or move previously uploaded files (Use with
caution)


Required Modules
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* Token - http://drupal.org/project/token


Recommended Modules
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* Pathauto - http://drupal.org/project/pathauto
* Transliteration - http://drupal.org/project/transliteration


Usage/Configuration
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Once installed, File (Field) Paths needs to be configured for each file field
you wish to use.

* Drupal core File/Image and other Field based supported modules
Settings an be found on the fields configuration page.

Example:
Administration > Structure > Content types > Article > Manage fields > Image
http://[www.yoursite.com/path/to/drupal]/admin/structure/types/manage/article/fields/field_image



Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. Aren't tokens already supported in the File module?

A. A limited selection of tokens are supported in the File module.

Entity based tokens allow you to use the Entity ID, Title, creation date and
much more in your directory/filenames where you would otherwise be unable.


Q. Why aren't my files in the correct folder?

A. When you are creating or updating an entity the full values for the tokens
may not yet be known by Drupal, so the File (Field) Paths module will upload
your files to the Fields old file path temporarily and then once you save the
entity and Drupal is provided with the tokens values the file will be moved
to the appropriate location.


Q. Why is there a warning on the 'Retroactive updates' feature?

A. Retroactive updates will go through every single entity of the particular
bundle and move and/or rename the files.

While there have been no reports of errors caused by the feature, it is quite
possible that the moving/renaming of these files could break links. It is
strongly advised that you only use this functionality on your developmental
servers so that you can make sure not to introduce any linking issues.