Importing description and custom attributes for files directly from Excel

[dharasZZELB]

When users bulk upload files either via drag & drop or by selecting them from their system, they typically rename each file according to a predefined naming standard. However, updating the description and custom attributes for each file individually becomes not only time-consuming but also confusing, especially when dealing with large volumes (e.g., 100+ files). The naming standard alone often doesn't provide enough clarity to identify the exact content or purpose of each file.

Users maintain an Excel sheet where they generate file names as per the naming convention and simultaneously document the corresponding descriptions and attributes. If ACC could support a feature that allows users to bulk update metadata (description and custom attributes) by matching file names from an Excel sheet, it would significantly streamline the workflow and reduce manual effort.

Would love to hear thoughts from others, has anyone implemented a similar solution or workaround?

[Adam_McLoughlinWUR3J]

Hi Dharas,

Completely agree, there should be a native solution for bulk editing attributes based on data in an excel sheet.

The bulk uploading is great but almost makes it half baked when you need to update every custom attribute individually. 

There are 3rd party app's (like Powersearch by BlackSmithSoft), but this should be part of the vanilla ACC package so ACC can be more of an "out of the box" solution.

[Renata_Rogic01]

YES! Thank you! I have been asking for this for the last year. We really need mass edit for description, ideally in excel template.  Funny thing is they developed ´´ mass import from excel template´´ for issues and they stopped there. It would be great if we can have the same mass update as in issues in files and submittals.