Renamer: Rename for CD/DVD Burn

Mekdam · 2006-11-02 21:22

Hi Denis;

First of all I would like to thank you and appreciate you hard work;
I am really making use of your programs;

I have 2 suggestions for the Renamer;
I was able to use Rename to rename file-nmaes more than 64 characters for CD/DVD Burn;
But it is a long process;

I suggest to add a column that show the number of characters in every file name;

Another suggestion is;
When you drag and drop a folder, it will not pick all files;
instead, it will ONLY pick files > 64 characters (Joliet system);
or any number of characters specified by the user...

Thanks
Mekdam

den4b · 2006-11-03 18:22

Hi Mekdam

I think you have already noticed the "Select files by filename length" option, in the context menu of the files table. Or have you not? I will add the "number of characters" column to the files table as soon as I can, and will post a download link here.

About you another suggestion... Did you know that you can use PascalScript rule to detect files that are more or less than 64 characters and do something special with those files, for example: move them to another directory, shorten the name, or even delete them.

Tell me what you think about this one, ok?

den4b · 2006-11-04 12:39

I've added 2 new columns: Name Length and New Name Length.

Try it from here: ReNamerBeta.zip

Mekdam · 2006-11-04 16:34

Denis;

WOW !!

you are fast;
That is great;

How about darg & drop only files with filename>64 (Or user define length);
Is that possible?

Thanks a lot man.

Mekdam

Mekdam · 2006-11-04 16:41

Sorry Denis;
I was so impressed by your fast changes and forget to reply to your questions;

Yes I have already noticed the "Select files by filename length" option, in the context menu of the files table. and I used it to select all files > 64 then "invert selection" then "delete", so I got only >64 in the Renamer and renamed them. and because I have>4 GB of files, each process took few minutes.

That is why I suggest to pick >64 directly to save time.

I am not familiar with PascalScript; Is it possible to do the above with it?
but I think even we can, it will still slow process;

What is your opinion?

Mekdam

den4b · 2006-11-06 19:59

I can't really think of any nice spot for adding the functionality that you have asked for, but I'm sure that whatever you want to be done - could be done using PascalScript

You can add all of your files, but rename only those that are >64 characters, or even move those files to some particular folder. What exactly do you need to do with those files?

Mekdam · 2006-11-09 03:47

Denis;

The scenario is as below;
1- I have folder of 4 GB, and I want to burn it to DVD;
2- I must drag and drop this folder to Renamer; this process takes few minutes with my new computer; ((in my old computer, the process continue for hours and then the computer stops responding )).
3- Then it will ask me if I want to auto fit columns; which will take few minutes ;
4- The I have to select file names>64 letters ;
5- Then invert selection .
6- Then delete files selected, so only files with >64 letters remain in the list ;
7- Only now I can rename files >64 letters .

An example program is (Long Filename Finder) which can pick file names >64 letters in seconds ; but I have to rename them manually.

To have an idea; you can see that program in (http://www.dcsoft.com/products/longff/longff.htm).
If you create similar function, Renamer could be used for similar function and in more effecient way .

I appreciate your fast reasponse .
Mekdam

Last edited by Mekdam (2006-11-09 03:52)

den4b · 2006-11-11 15:52

Mekdam,

Firs of all, here are few optimizations to your procedure:
3- Disable the "Auto-size table on change" option in the Settings, this will stop columns from being resized automatically.
4- I've added a Ctrl+L shortcut to select by filename length function, and from now it will select files that are more than N characters, but not equal to N;
5- There is a Ctrl+I shortcut to invert the selection;
6- Press Delete key to remove selected files;

So now, your normal steps would be:
1. drag & drop files to renamer;
2. don't wait for columns to be resized;
3. press Ctrl+L, 64 chars is the default value, press Enter key;
4. press Ctrl+I, to select files that are less or equal to 64 chars;
5. press Delete key to remove those files;
6. you are ready to rename!

What do you think of that?

Note: you will need to download the latest dev version: ReNamerBeta.zip

Mekdam · 2006-11-15 05:18

Denis;
Hi;

This seems great;
I am trying to download the zip file,
but for some reason it direct me to a wrong link.

Could you check the link please?
Thanks a lot.

Mekdam

Mekdam · 2006-11-15 05:23

Denis;

I think because I delayed the download;
I tried the 1st zip file; it is not working too;

Could you please post it again;
Looking forward to the new version;

Regards.
Mekdam

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Renamer: Rename for CD/DVD Burn

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