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I'm in the on going process of scanning ALL kinds of stuff photos, kids artwork, ripping CDs and DVDs, personal and financial paperwork, if it can be scanned I'm doing it lol!
But I'd like a nice file renamer software. Just doing a select all, F2, name doesn't name files how I like. I'm looking for something that'll let me do custom formatting i.e. 20170921_Kidsname_Artwork_051_A something like this. Can you recommend a good one. My internet search points me to a lot of CNET downloads and I don't even want to click to those sites anymore.
Thanks!
But I'd like a nice file renamer software. Just doing a select all, F2, name doesn't name files how I like. I'm looking for something that'll let me do custom formatting i.e. 20170921_Kidsname_Artwork_051_A something like this. Can you recommend a good one. My internet search points me to a lot of CNET downloads and I don't even want to click to those sites anymore.
Thanks!
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As a very basic example
Code:
$files = Get-ChildItem -Path "C:\rootpath" -filter "*.txt"
$count = 1
foreach($file in $files)
{
#manipulate the file name $file.Name
# Build the new path $newPath = "$($file.DirectoryName)\$(Get-Date -Format "yyyyMMdd")-newFilename"
# Rename the file Move-Item -Path $file.FullName -Destination $newPath
}
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As a very basic example
Code:$files = Get-ChildItem -Path "C:\rootpath" -filter "*.txt" $count = 1 foreach($file in $files) { #manipulate the file name $file.Name # Build the new path $newPath = "$($file.DirectoryName)\$(Get-Date -Format "yyyyMMdd")-newFilename" # Rename the file Move-Item -Path $file.FullName -Destination $newFilename }
Wow well one day when I get by coding big boy pants on maybe I'll be able to do this lol. I need something much easier than that.
I know who to contact though for coding questions!
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You could try this Download - Bulk Rename Utility
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I can help you write something more complicated if you want.
I appreciate the offer @Neemobeer I'll keep it mind.
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You could try this Download - Bulk Rename Utility
It looks pretty straight forward. I think I'll give it a try. Just a side note I looked at the change log on their site and looks like it hasn't been updated since 2016. Do you think I should be concerned security wise?
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[QUOTE="doesn't name files how I like. I'm looking for something that'll let me do custom formatting"
After years in the biz, and having tried almost every tool available, the one I keep using is:
Rename Master
FREEware
Written in Delphi 6 and should run on any Windows OS - no install program is needed.
http://www.joejoesoft.com
Rename Master is a free utility for renaming large groups of files with a few clicks. Anyone that has worked with websites, file archives, or collections of music, videos, or pictures has probably spent way too much time renaming hundreds of files. The program provides an easy to use interface that allows you to perform simple and advanced rename operations, very easily. You can even preview the to-be-renamed file names before you finalize it and apply any changes. Advanced renaming features include adding, removing from the original file name, replacing characters (name or extension) and support for several meta variables, that allow you to perform renaming based on the files size, date and several other criteria. Renaming operations can be saved as scripts, so they can easily be reused at a later time. Additional features include optional Explorer integration, uppercase/lowercase conversion, file filters and more. A powerful, yet easy to use renaming utility!
After years in the biz, and having tried almost every tool available, the one I keep using is:
Rename Master
FREEware
Written in Delphi 6 and should run on any Windows OS - no install program is needed.
http://www.joejoesoft.com
Rename Master is a free utility for renaming large groups of files with a few clicks. Anyone that has worked with websites, file archives, or collections of music, videos, or pictures has probably spent way too much time renaming hundreds of files. The program provides an easy to use interface that allows you to perform simple and advanced rename operations, very easily. You can even preview the to-be-renamed file names before you finalize it and apply any changes. Advanced renaming features include adding, removing from the original file name, replacing characters (name or extension) and support for several meta variables, that allow you to perform renaming based on the files size, date and several other criteria. Renaming operations can be saved as scripts, so they can easily be reused at a later time. Additional features include optional Explorer integration, uppercase/lowercase conversion, file filters and more. A powerful, yet easy to use renaming utility!
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