What I’m trying to do
I want to display shortened file names (in my case, removing the 'MFS - Instalment ’ prefix) while keeping the clickable link functionality. Or, alternatively, use the value in “Final Instalment Name/Number” as the Display property for the link from the file.name.
Things I have tried
I’ve created a Base using three properties:
- file.name (a standard Obsidian property)
- Fashion Plate Ref (this is a custom property that I have defined; it’s a link to a related file)
- Final Instalment Name/Number (this is also a custom property that I have defined; it is just a text reference).
I’ve read through all the Bases documentation, particularly around Syntax and Functions.
I’ve tried a variety of variables, including replace and slice.
I’m not sure if they work on the file.name property.
Claude and I had an extensive conversation, trying to troubleshoot. After I told Claude that Bases exist (insert eye roll here), we walked through some troubleshooting scenarios.
[Note, I tried to include the link to the Claude convo, but wasn’t able to]
I’ve also uploaded a couple of screenshots of some of the errors. If it would be helpful, I can also share the various versions of my Base md file.
I’m not sure if I’m just thinking about this incorrectly? Or if what I want to do can’t be done via “file.name”? Thanks!!!
