Paperclip how to change basename (filename)?

Question

I am trying to change the basename (filename) of photos:

In my model I have:

  attr_accessor :image_url, :basename

  has_attached_file :image,
                  


        

Answer 1

If you are assigning the file directly you can do this:

photo.image = the_file
photo.image.instance_write(:file_name, "the_desired_filename.png")
photo.save