Rename File

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Renames one or more specified files. Wildcards are allowed. For example, you can copy the files to another folder and automatically rename them using this action.

 

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Files

Enter the files you want to rename. Use the Plus buttons to add files or folders to the list. To clear the list, click the X button.

 

 

Tip

You can also use wildcards in this option. Some examples of wildcards are the following:

C:\Text Files\*.txt - all the files with the .txt extension in the C:\Text Files folder.
C:\Doc Files\mydoc?.doc - mydoc1.doc, mydoc2.doc, mydocA.doc, and so forth.
{bakext} - file mask(s) from the {bakext} variable.

 

 

Rename To

Enter the name or partial name for the new filename. You can use a wildcard if you want to rename part of the filename.

 

Recurse to Subfolders

Renames the files in the subfolders of the current directory.

 

Variable

Allows you to add a variable to the action or triggering event that you selected. You must place the cursor in a edit box in the settings dialog window of the action or event and then click the {V} button.

 

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