File Name as a part of submission requirements

Could there be a feature added (or maybe there is something out there already) to limit not just the file EXTENSION but the file NAME as well? For example, instead of just requiring "XLSX" extension for JoeSmith-Assignment1.XLSX, we could require "*Assignment1.XLSX" for the filename. This would ensure that students submit the correct filename for a given assignment. Or at least that's the theory.

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JeffCampbell

A useful reason to implement this. I would still consider keeping this in mind for when the Ideas finish being redesigned and submit it as an idea.

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JeffCampbell

While a good idea in practice, I could see how this might be a bit harder (not impossible) to implement due to variability it file names. It would need to be set up to account for variations in the words used in a file name: assignment, Assignment, AsSiGnMeNt…students can be weird about this.

However, I could se a useful option in having it rename the file to "StudentName_AssignmentName" or something similar to standardize file names. This would be beneficial when we download to grade.

This might be great to submit as an Idea once that gets going again. It is still a WIP right now. You can monitor the Product Blog for updates when they post about it. It is possible that this guide will be updated once released (currently shows a message about being in progress).

ChrisEngland

I know it appends to the file names when you download the bulk submissions so you can rely on this. But I'm trying to think of a way that signals to the students that they need to upload the right file. The scenario we face is people upload the wrong assignment or files from a different semester. An easy way to signal to them might help mitigate some of this.

JeffCampbell

A useful reason to implement this. I would still consider keeping this in mind for when the Ideas finish being redesigned and submit it as an idea.

ChrisEngland

Ah, didn't realize that was a more official tool and that it was on hold. I see it now, so thanks for that!

Chris

Hi @ChrisEngland,

Thanks for taking the time to share your idea/feedback with the community. While the Instructure Community forums are a great place to continue to ask how-to questions or for troubleshooting, there is a new dedicated space for ideas, the Collaborative Roadmap.

Posting your idea to the new Collaborative Roadmap will ensure your feedback reaches appropriate Instructure Product Managers and teams developing the products, and doesn’t get lost here in the general forums. Please explore the new dedicated Product Connection space, which includes the Collaborative Roadmap. You can read Shiren's blog post for a full look at how the Collaborative Roadmaps give you a clearer view of what’s coming soon, what’s in development, and what’s under consideration.

🚩 I’m marking this response as the "Answer" to help guide other users with ideas or feature requests to the right place.

-Chris

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