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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