Seems like a simple question that must have been asked before but I can't find it.
I want to rename a pile of files to a name with a sequential number added. These are a whole pile of monthy PDF statements - they should all have the same name rather than a one I've dreamed up multiple times over the years.
Can that be done?
rename adding sequential number
Re: rename adding sequential number
(I'm looking at the Everything 1.5 alpha version. IOW I'm not certain that the 1.4 version has the same feature, but take a look.)
(Multi-file) Rename (Shift+F2)
Uncheck 'Regular expressions'
New format:, in the selection box, #number:, will give you a sequential number.
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Experiment, test - first, so you understand what is going to happen & that you're comfortable with the way it works.
(Multi-file) Rename (Shift+F2)
Uncheck 'Regular expressions'
New format:, in the selection box, #number:, will give you a sequential number.
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Experiment, test - first, so you understand what is going to happen & that you're comfortable with the way it works.
Re: rename adding sequential number
A bit more background/detail:
That #number: is a feature of Everything.1.5, not available in version 1.4.
Example, with added (number) where number has 3 digits:
For more optioms, press the little triangles on the right
That #number: is a feature of Everything.1.5, not available in version 1.4.
Example, with added (number) where number has 3 digits:
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Old Format: %1.test
New Format: %1 (#text:<#number:,000>).test
Re: rename adding sequential number
What am I missing?
I copy everyhting (except put in a new name) and I get the result in the scrrenshot: the #number is not replaced by a number....
And I don't have an option for v1.5: the one I have is 1.4.1.1005 and I don't see a newer one on the website...
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I copy everyhting (except put in a new name) and I get the result in the scrrenshot: the #number is not replaced by a number....
And I don't have an option for v1.5: the one I have is 1.4.1.1005 and I don't see a newer one on the website...
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Re: rename adding sequential number
Everything 1.5 alpha
Click the ▸ button to the right of New Format to find preprocessor syntax help.
Click the ▸ button to the right of New Format to find preprocessor syntax help.
Re: rename adding sequential number
OK. I downloaded the 1.5 alpha and now the renumbering algorithm appears to work.
However the .pdf was changed into something very interesting: BMA Telus invoice(122).p4294967295f - despite the file command not showing that odd renaming...
Redoing the naming operation with those oddly names individuals selected and choosing a pdf extension then worked. ? feature or ? bug.
I have to say the arrowhead did not lead me to understanding the syntax - I just copied from the examples provided, I'm afraid...
Thanks Richard
I'll keep trying onwards with 1.5 alpha. I am up for an adventure.
However the .pdf was changed into something very interesting: BMA Telus invoice(122).p4294967295f - despite the file command not showing that odd renaming...
Redoing the naming operation with those oddly names individuals selected and choosing a pdf extension then worked. ? feature or ? bug.
I have to say the arrowhead did not lead me to understanding the syntax - I just copied from the examples provided, I'm afraid...
Thanks Richard
I'll keep trying onwards with 1.5 alpha. I am up for an adventure.
Re: rename adding sequential number
Renaming can be undone from Edit -> Undo.
It might be a bug. I will investigate..
It can be caused by the missing > from your screenshot.
I will add some preprocessor examples to help with understanding the syntax.
It might be a bug. I will investigate..
It can be caused by the missing > from your screenshot.
I will add some preprocessor examples to help with understanding the syntax.
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Re: rename adding sequential number
Did I make a mistake somewhere?
everything Version 1.5.0.1383a (x64)
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Re: rename adding sequential number
Please try the following text in your new format:
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<text:...>
$number000:
Preprocessor
Advanced Rename
<text:$number:,"000">
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$number000:
<text:...>
$number000:
Preprocessor
Advanced Rename
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Re: rename adding sequential number
Thank you so much, the problem is solved, great