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Issue a New File Name

Under most circumstances, the file name of an existing document will not need to be changed. That is, if the document is created new within the vault, Meridian PowerWeb will assign the correct file name if the document is assigned a document type that is configured to calculate file names. But occasionally there are circumstances when the file name of a document must be reissued, such as after importing documents with file names that do not conform to the document type standard.

The Issue New File Name command executes the same process as that which occurs when a new document is created. If the document type is configured to calculate file names with a sequence number, the next available sequence number is used.

  1. Select the document for which you want to issue a new file name.

  2. Choose one of the following options:

    • In the Edit ribbon, in the Organize group, click Issue New File Name.

      The file is renamed.

    • Right-click the document, then select Edit > Organize > Issue New File Name.

    • From the Thumbnails view:

      1. Right-click a thumbnail of a document.

      2. Select Edit > Organize > Issue New File Name.