It's easy to rename multiple files, is the same rename action like in the MS-File-Explorer also in Q-Dir!
Here's a simple example of how you can rename files from the address bar in MS Explorer and Q-Dir using wildcards to rename multiple files or folders. suitable not only for Windows 10, but also for other Microsoft operating systems. Is sometimes faster then third part professional rename tool.
Content / Solution / Tips:
1.) ... renaming of multiple files with one command!
2.) ... Multiple Directories ergo folders rename by command line!
3.) ... What should I consider when renaming files and folders!
4.) ... rename multiple files in the File Explorer Views!
PS: Coming soon an integrated renaming tool in Q-Dir!
1.) Renaming of multiple files with one command!
Just a simple way to rename several files directly from the address bar in Q-Dir.Here in the example all TempFile * are renamed to "Phot-File*.
Tip:
If you want to use it more often you should after the command "ren rename with placeholder" or search in for "rename files cmd wildcard" to work with more with tips from the Inet even more effective.
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If you want to use it more often you should after the command "ren rename with placeholder" or search in for "rename files cmd wildcard" to work with more with tips from the Inet even more effective.
Bing: Rename with placeholder ! Googl: Rename with placeholder !
| (Image-1) Commando Line to Rename multiple files in the File Explorer Views! |
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2.) Rename multiple directories ergo folders via command line!
Indirect start in Q-Dir Powershell and rename directoriesHere you should deal with the Powershell commands to be able to use it effectively.
Example "New Folder *" to "The Folder *"
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Dir | Rename-Item -NewName {$_.name -replace "New Folder","The Folder"}
| (Image-2) Commando Line to Rename multiple folders in the File Explorer Views! |
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3.) What should I consider when renaming files and folders!
It is not possible to undo the action if use Powershell and cmd.exe commands. As with the simple multiple rename in the Explorer views this is an MS Shell command, so it is practical to rename files and folders and in some ways more effective and faster as a third-party tools.
In Q-Dir External Tools: ► Program Starter for portable, installed external Programs?
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As you can see above in Windows 10 shot screenshot, it is easy to rename multiple files with one command linie. You can safely use this example as a solution on earlier versions of Microsoft's Windows operating systems, whether it's a Windows desktop, tablet, Surface Pro / Go, or even a server operating system.
As you can see above in Windows 10 shot screenshot, it is easy to rename multiple files with one command linie. You can safely use this example as a solution on earlier versions of Microsoft's Windows operating systems, whether it's a Windows desktop, tablet, Surface Pro / Go, or even a server operating system.
4.) Rename multiple files in the File Explorer Views!
With the F2 key, and now forgives the desired name for the file and confirms this with "Enter". Thereafter, all selected files are renamed with the file name, only in addition an ascending numbering takes place.
Easy and simple to rename the next File or Folder in any explorer view of Q-Dir By using the arrow keys Up / Down you can quickly edit the files or