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Mass Rename

Posted: 2013 Sep 29, 21:01
by drac
The problem with not using a feature very often is, when I need it, I do not know how to use it. I wanted to rename a bunch of files. I selected the Mass Rename feature and was immediately confused. The window did not look like the picture in the help file. I understand that the help is behind but the new field in the window (what to match) was greyed out and after trying various selections, I was unable to get it to allow entry to it. OK, not to worry, I thought. Maybe I don't need it. I looked at the token help and did not see any way to do the relatively easy rename. I wanted to delete the first three characters of each selected filename.

I wound up doing it manually, but I will be needing this feature again so I am wondering if X2 can do this. If not is there a good, free program that can?

Re: Mass Rename

Posted: 2013 Sep 29, 22:41
by fgagnon

Re: Mass Rename

Posted: 2013 Sep 30, 06:52
by nikos
xplorer2 rename can do many things as seen here
www.zabkat.com/blog/05Apr09-free-form-mass-rename.htm

in the next version it will do even more :)

Re: Mass Rename

Posted: 2013 Sep 30, 14:14
by FrizzleFry
tease!

Re: Mass Rename

Posted: 2013 Sep 30, 18:27
by drac
Thanks, I will try one of the suggested utilities.

Re: Mass Rename

Posted: 2013 Oct 01, 08:19
by profess
nikos - so you do listen (adding value to your product) :)
but he must first find logic (or his logic) in it :)

nice. we appreciate as always...