Rename folders, not files inside?

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Rename folders, not files inside?

Postby kirkbross » Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:45 pm

v3.3.1.0

How do you rename a bunch of folders without touching any files inside?

When I drag some folders into BRU and have "Folders" ticked in the filter area (12) and Files not ticked nothing happens. If I check "Files" then of course all the files get listed in the UI.

I just want to rename the containing folders but can't figure it out.

Thanks,
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Re: Rename folders, not files inside?

Postby therube » Mon Aug 10, 2020 6:46 pm

therube wrote:(Some things just work awkwardly in BRU...)



Best I can figure...

The directories need to have the same parent
You need to use the Directory Tree or paste a (parent) directory name into the "directory line"
Ensure that 12:Filters, Folders is checked, & Subfolders, if appropriate (Files should not be checked)

Most likely you want to sort by Sub Dir (as there is no real way to identify where a particular directory resides except by Sub Dir)?

Drag & drop, isn't going to do it.


(The situation here is much like what was run into with, renaming files sequantially in sub folders.)
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Re: Rename folders, not files inside?

Postby Luuk » Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:35 pm

And also to remember is checking the 'Subfolders' but not the 'Files' in the checkbox.
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