Title: Feature Request &#8211; Pro
Last modified: August 24, 2021

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# Feature Request – Pro

 *  [bernardberry646](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bernardberry646/)
 * (@bernardberry646)
 * [4 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/feature-request-pro-2/)
 * For the file field, only option is the native upload folder or these TWO template
   tags: {year} {month}?
 * Your pro version looks PHENOMENAL! I have no idea why or how it is not in the
   core of ACF! I was looking for a way to upload to specific folder based on a 
   custom field used on the active page that the field is on. Even a template tag
   method would get me there.
 * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Ffeature-request-pro-2%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US)
   to see the link]_

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 *  Plugin Author [Konrad Chmielewski](https://wordpress.org/support/users/hwk-fr/)
 * (@hwk-fr)
 * [4 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/feature-request-pro-2/#post-14799247)
 * Hello,
 * Thanks for the feedback!
 * Templates tags using other fields values in the ACF File “Custom Upload Folder”
   setting are not available at the moment. Note that this feature could be sensitive,
   as it would require to create folder based a user input, which could be problematic
   in term of security, depending on how the developer sanitize that value before
   using it. So I don’t know if those new Template Tags will be ever added one day.
   Maybe in a different form.
 * If you would like to implement it, please read the following thread where I explain
   how to add such logic using PHP: [https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-upload-folder-and-file-rename/](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-upload-folder-and-file-rename/)
 * As a side note, the next update will introduce two new hooks: `acfe/upload_dir`
   and `acfe/upload_file` (+ variations) which will let developers alter folder/
   filename more easily.
 * Hope it helps!
 * Have a nice day!
 * Regards.
 *  Thread Starter [bernardberry646](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bernardberry646/)
 * (@bernardberry646)
 * [4 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/feature-request-pro-2/#post-14800984)
 * [@hwk-fr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/hwk-fr/) Thanks for the the quick
   reply! Really not understanding your reply though.. not looking to “create” a
   folder on form submit. The directory is already created previous to this form
   submit, so the this form isn’t used for “creating” the upload directory, I would
   just like to be able to upload to a directory of template tag like {this_specific_folder}..
   where that tag or token’s value is dynamically set (comes from usermeta I already
   have defined) when form is rendered.
 *  Plugin Author [Konrad Chmielewski](https://wordpress.org/support/users/hwk-fr/)
 * (@hwk-fr)
 * [4 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/feature-request-pro-2/#post-14801069)
 * Hello,
 * Ah okay, I misunderstood your request. That would be doable, but if I add Template
   Tags, I know someone will request the logic I described in my previous answer.
 * In the end, I’ll have to implement to same feature as in the [ACFE Form Template Tags](https://www.acf-extended.com/features/modules/dynamic-forms/form-cheatsheet),
   for the sake of consistency. Being able to use a meta (like in your request) 
   with `{get_field:my_field}`, a form field value using `{field:my_field}`, an 
   option using `{get_option:my_option}` etc…
 * It’s also part of a greater plan which is to be able to use Template Tags in 
   others situation, like in the [Advanced Settings](https://www.acf-extended.com/features/field-settings/field-advanced-settings),
   [Advanced Validation](https://www.acf-extended.com/features/field-settings/advanced-validation)
   etc… Which means I have to rework these [Form Template Tags](https://www.acf-extended.com/features/modules/dynamic-forms/form-cheatsheet)
   to make them universal and implement a proper API to let developer create their
   own tags, alter output etc… All of this is planned and will be added in a future
   release. I also added the request for the File field. [See Trello Board](https://trello.com/c/7wq6l4yD/810-file-add-template-tags-compatibility-in-custom-folder-settings).
 * In the meantime, you can use the tutorial in the thread I linked in my previous
   answer to achieve what you want to do, it’s the same hooks and logic.
 * Have a nice day!
 * Regards.
 *  Thread Starter [bernardberry646](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bernardberry646/)
 * (@bernardberry646)
 * [4 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/feature-request-pro-2/#post-14801291)
 * [@hwk-fr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/hwk-fr/)
    Thanks again for prompt
   response. I checked out the link / tutorial you posted above.. that is wayyyyy
   out of my league lol. Not gonna press you any further because I know this is 
   more of a custom coding issue vs support. I can simply use some other method 
   for this file upload to folder issue it’s not a deal breaker for me.
 * Anyways thanks so much for your prompt responses.. it means alot! **Just ** purchased
   pro version.. bgman410
 *  Plugin Author [Konrad Chmielewski](https://wordpress.org/support/users/hwk-fr/)
 * (@hwk-fr)
 * [4 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/feature-request-pro-2/#post-14801716)
 * Thanks for your support and your understanding!
 * I can’t give any ETA, but that feature will come in the future. I just need to
   prioritize and plan everything, because as you can see on the Trello Board, there’s
   a lot of work to do and decisions to make.
 * Have a nice day!
 * Regards.

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