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A "preset" is a set of rules that is saved with a user-defined name. It can optionally save the [[ReNamer:Menus for the Files pane#Filters_menu|Filter setting]] also.
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You can save frequently used sets of rules as presets, and load them instantly. This saves you a lot of time. Without the presets, you would have to compose the same set of rules each time you start the program.  
A "preset" is a set of rules that is saved with a user-defined name. It can also save custom [[ReNamer:Filter_settings|filter settings]].  


ReNamer assigns a keyboard shortcut automatically to each saved preset, so that it can be loaded in the '''Rules '''pane with least effort. You can create an unlimited number of presets (but in practice, you would need about 4-5 presets)
You can save frequently used rules as presets, and load them up on demand. You can also use saved presets for unattended renaming via [[ReNamer:Command Line|command line options]].


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== Save a preset ==
|-
 
! To do this
How to create a preset:
! Do this...
 
|-
# [[ReNamer:Managing rules|Create a list of rules]].
| align="center" | Save a preset  
# Configure [[ReNamer:Menus for the Files pane#Filters_menu|filter settings]], if necessary.
|
# Press '''CTRL + S''', or use the '''Presets » Save As''' menu option.
# Create a list of rules ([[ReNamer:Managing rules|Managing rules]]).
# A window pops up:<br>[[Image:SavePresetDialog.png]]
# Set the required [[ReNamer:Menus for the Files pane#Filters_menu|Filter settings]] (optional).
# Press '''CTRL+S''', or use the '''Presets &gt; Save As''' menu option.
# A window pops up:<br><center>[[Image:SavePresetDialog.png]]</center>
# Enter a new name in the '''Name''' box, or select one of the existing presets listed below to overwrite it.
# Enter a new name in the '''Name''' box, or select one of the existing presets listed below to overwrite it.
# Put a tick in the check box if you want to save the current filter settings.
# Put a tick in the check box if you want to save the current filter settings.
# Press the '''Save''' button. The preset is saved.  
# Press the '''Save''' button. The preset is saved.  


ReNamer automatically assigns shortcuts to the first nine of presets (as they appear in the alphabetical order). The sequence of shortcuts will be '''CTRL+1''', '''CTRL+2''', etc. These shortcuts cannot be edited.
You can abort the process by pressing the '''ESC''' key or closing the window.
 
== Load a preset ==
 
Saved presets can be loaded via the '''Presets » Load''' menu or via the [[ReNamer:Presets Manager|Presets Manager]].
 
For quick access, the top 9 presets can be loaded via '''CTRL + 1''' through '''CTRL + 9''' shortcut keys. Presets are sorted alphabetically, so you can rearrange their order by renaming them.
 
When you load a new preset you lose the current set of rules, if you had any.
 
You can also append rules from an existing preset to the current set of rules by holding down the '''SHIFT''' key when lading a preset via the '''Presets » Load''' menu. This feature is available since ''v7.1.0.6 Beta''.
 
== Manage presets ==
 
The [[ReNamer:Presets Manager|Presets Manager]] offers several options for managing your collection of presets, including loading, merging, duplicating, renaming and deleting.
 
You can access it via the '''Presets » Manage''' menu option or using the '''CTRL + P''' shortcut from the main window.
 
[[File:PresetsManager.png]]
 
== Presets directory structure ==
 
The preset files can be structured in a directory hierarchy, as opposed to having them all in a single folder. This feature is intended to simply the management of a large collection of presets.
 
[[File:ReNamer presets directory structure.png]]
 
To save a preset in a directory structure you just need to specify the structured path when saving a preset.
 
For example, "Folder\Preset" will save a preset by name "Preset" in a folder by name "Folder".
 
Alternatively, you can browse to the presets folder and arrange them using the Windows Explorer.
 
== Locate presets ==
 
Presets are stored as plain text files, located in the "Presets" folder. In a portable version, this "Presets" folder is in the same directory as "ReNamer.exe". In an installer version, it is normally located in Windows user profile folder.
 
You can tell by launching ReNamer and opening the Presets Manager: "Presets > Manage..." (Ctrl+P). In the top you will see the path to the presets folder (see pictures above). There is also a menu item "Presets > Browse..." which will open Windows Explorer with the Presets folder in view.


'''Note:''' At any point of time, you can abort the process by pressing '''ESC''' or closing the window.
To backup or transfer the stored presets to an another location or PC, simply copy *.rnp files and you are done.
|-
| align="center" | Load an existing preset
| You can load any of the presets by pressing its shortcut ('''CTRL+1''', etc. see above). If you do not remember the shortcuts, use the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>'''Preset &gt; Load''' menu to see the master list of all existing presets and select a preset from that list.The selected preset is loaded.
|-
| align="center" | Append an existing preset to current set of rules
| You can append any of the presets to the end of the current rules stack. To do it, follow these steps:
# Press '''CTRL+M''' or use the '''Presets &gt; Manage''' menu option.
# The '''Presets manager''' window pops up:<br><center>[[Image:PresetsManager.png]]</center>
# Select the preset you want to append and then press the '''Append''' button.
# Close the '''Preset Manager''' window.
|-
| align="center" | Delete an existing preset
| Sometimes you may not need a preset any longer. To delete it, follow these steps:
# Press '''CTRL+M''' or use the '''Presets &gt; Manage''' menu option.
# The '''Presets manager''' window pops up:<br><center>[[Image:PresetsManager.png]]</center>
# Select the preset you want to delete and then press '''DEL''' key or the [[Image:PresetDeleteButton.png]] button.
# Close the '''Preset Manager''' window.
|-
| align="center" | Rename a preset
|
To rename a preset, follow these steps:
# Press '''CTRL+M''' or use the '''Presets &gt; Manage''' menu option.
# The Preset manager window pops up.
# Select the preset you want to rename and then press '''F2''' or the [[Image:RenamePresetButton.png]] button.
# The following dialog pops up:<br>[[Image:RenamePresetDialog.png|center]]
# Edit the name (or enter a new name), and press '''OK''' or '''ENTER'''.


To abort the process at any time, press '''ESC''' or close the window.
See also [[Application Data Storage]] for additional information on locating your application data.
|-
| align="center" | Edit a preset
|
The preset manager can show the contents of a preset (i.e., settings of all rules and filters) as editable text. You can simply edit the rules and filters by changing the text.


To edit a preset, follow these steps:
== Transfer presets ==


# Press '''CTRL+M''' or use the '''Presets &gt; Manage''' menu option.
How to transfer presets between computers or between multiple installations of ReNamer?
# The '''Presets manager''' window pops up:<br>[[Image:PresetsManager.png|center]]
# Select the preset you want to edit and then press '''F4''' or the [[Image:EditPresetButton.png]] button.
# A warning pops up:<br>[[Image:EditPresetWarning.png|center]]
# Click on '''Yes'''. A Notepad (text editor) window pops up with the selected preset:<br>[[Image:PresetEditWindow.png|center]]
#: Notice that:
#:* This window shows the preset name in the title bar, and all settings (rules and filters).
#:* In each rule, the parameters are shown in '''ParameterName:ParameterValue '''format.
#:* All such pairs are separated by a semicolon (''';''').
# Edit the settings and then close the file. A confirmation dialog pops up.<br>[[Image:SaveChangedmpFileDialog.png|center]]7. Click on '''Yes'''. Now the preset is edited.
|-
| align="center" | Copy a preset
| You may want to duplicate an existing preset and create a variation by editing it (or just take a backup of the preset before experimenting with it).


To duplicate a preset, follow these steps:
Open ReNamer on the source computer, go to the ''Main Menu » Presets » Browse''. A file browser window should open at the location where your preset files are stored. You can copy these files and then import them into ReNamer on the target computer by either manually placing the files in the presets directory or using the ''Main Menu » Presets » Import''.


# Press '''CTRL+M''' or use the '''Presets &gt; Manage''' menu option.
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# The '''Presets manager''' window pops up:<br>[[Image:PresetsManager.png|center]]
# Select the preset you want to duplicate and then press the [[Image:CopyPresetButton.png]] button.
# A duplicate copy of the preset is created.
# Now go ahead and edit the original present (or its copy).
# Finally close the '''Presets Manager''' window.
|}

Latest revision as of 01:15, 3 March 2025

A "preset" is a set of rules that is saved with a user-defined name. It can also save custom filter settings.

You can save frequently used rules as presets, and load them up on demand. You can also use saved presets for unattended renaming via command line options.

Save a preset

How to create a preset:

  1. Create a list of rules.
  2. Configure filter settings, if necessary.
  3. Press CTRL + S, or use the Presets » Save As menu option.
  4. A window pops up:
    SavePresetDialog.png
  5. Enter a new name in the Name box, or select one of the existing presets listed below to overwrite it.
  6. Put a tick in the check box if you want to save the current filter settings.
  7. Press the Save button. The preset is saved.

You can abort the process by pressing the ESC key or closing the window.

Load a preset

Saved presets can be loaded via the Presets » Load menu or via the Presets Manager.

For quick access, the top 9 presets can be loaded via CTRL + 1 through CTRL + 9 shortcut keys. Presets are sorted alphabetically, so you can rearrange their order by renaming them.

When you load a new preset you lose the current set of rules, if you had any.

You can also append rules from an existing preset to the current set of rules by holding down the SHIFT key when lading a preset via the Presets » Load menu. This feature is available since v7.1.0.6 Beta.

Manage presets

The Presets Manager offers several options for managing your collection of presets, including loading, merging, duplicating, renaming and deleting.

You can access it via the Presets » Manage menu option or using the CTRL + P shortcut from the main window.

PresetsManager.png

Presets directory structure

The preset files can be structured in a directory hierarchy, as opposed to having them all in a single folder. This feature is intended to simply the management of a large collection of presets.

ReNamer presets directory structure.png

To save a preset in a directory structure you just need to specify the structured path when saving a preset.

For example, "Folder\Preset" will save a preset by name "Preset" in a folder by name "Folder".

Alternatively, you can browse to the presets folder and arrange them using the Windows Explorer.

Locate presets

Presets are stored as plain text files, located in the "Presets" folder. In a portable version, this "Presets" folder is in the same directory as "ReNamer.exe". In an installer version, it is normally located in Windows user profile folder.

You can tell by launching ReNamer and opening the Presets Manager: "Presets > Manage..." (Ctrl+P). In the top you will see the path to the presets folder (see pictures above). There is also a menu item "Presets > Browse..." which will open Windows Explorer with the Presets folder in view.

To backup or transfer the stored presets to an another location or PC, simply copy *.rnp files and you are done.

See also Application Data Storage for additional information on locating your application data.

Transfer presets

How to transfer presets between computers or between multiple installations of ReNamer?

Open ReNamer on the source computer, go to the Main Menu » Presets » Browse. A file browser window should open at the location where your preset files are stored. You can copy these files and then import them into ReNamer on the target computer by either manually placing the files in the presets directory or using the Main Menu » Presets » Import.

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