Use PAPERLESS_FILENAME_FORMAT variable for downloaded files

[bluemangotree]

Description

If I download a file via UI the used file name for the document doesn't match the variable selected: PAPERLESS_FILENAME_FORMAT

Steps to reproduce

1. Open a document
2. Click on Download
3. Check the file name of your document

Webserver logs

No response

Paperless-ngx version

1.8.0

Host OS

Cloudron

Installation method

Other (please describe above)

Browser

Chrome

Configuration changes

PAPERLESS_FILENAME_FORMAT={created_year}{created_month}{created_day}_{title}

Other

No response

[stumpylog]

I don't think it's intended to follow the filename format, especially given that format can include folders. If something in the documentation indicates it will follow the format, that should be fixed.

[shamoon]

Yes this is not expected behavior, we can call this a feature request

[zinz-code]

I stumbled over the same problem. I also had a different default behavior in mind. I am trying to export a subset of documents for turning them in for my taxes.

I also have to disagree that a folder structure is not an option with the download, As I get a zip while downloading

In my mind an extra option for defining file names while downloading would be the most flexible approach.

What options do I currently have to export a subset of files with a defined filename?

[stumpylog]

#2003

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