This article explains how to name image files so Sync Studio’s Auto Link can match them to the right Jobs and Job Products.

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How Auto Link reads a file name

Auto Link splits the file name into two parts, using the separator you choose:

[Job field] [Separator] [Job Product field]. [file extension]

Part	What to use
Job field	The Style OR the Job Number
Separator	One character between the two parts, for example `-`
Job Product field	The Colour Name OR the Colour Code

Recommended convention

The most common format is Style-Colour Name

Examples:

File name	Links to
`ST1001-Yellow.jpg`	Style ST1001, colour Yellow
`ST1001-YLW.jpg`	Style ST1001, colour code YLW
`J45678-Yellow.jpg`	Job Number J45678, colour Yellow
`ST1001-Yellow-1.jpg`	Style ST1001, colour Yellow, image number 1

1. Decide on one naming convention for the whole batch, for example Style-Colour Name.

2. Copy the Style or Job Number and the Colour Name or Code exactly as they appear in Sync.

3. Rename each file according to your chosen naming convention ([Style][Separator][Colour]) OR use an external renaming tool!

Styles as seen in Sync UI: Product Costing

Image naming convention

Use one convention per batch. The Auto Link settings apply to every image in the run, so mixing Style and Job Number, or Colour Name and Colour Code, in one batch leaves some images unlinked.
Match Sync exactly. Check the spelling of colour names against the style in Sync before you rename the files.
Pick a separator that isn’t in your codes or colour names. If a colour is named Navy-White, a - separator may split the name in the wrong place. Use a different separator for that batch.
If you have multiple images '1' will be the 'Hero' or first image on that product once imported into Sync
Test linking 1 image in Sync Studio to confirm your files are named correctly before renaming or importing the full batch
If you have multiple images for a single style use numerals ((1,2,3,4,5) at the end or your name with the same separator.