Subfolder rename from CSV

[FXLEWIS]

I was given a CSV with a listing of 100+ subfolder names that need to be changed.

Example -

Original Change To

\02._FDL_Submissions\ \02.FDL_Subs\

The problem is I only have the subfolder name. I don't have the full path.

As per the BRU guide:

Specifying Full Paths
You can also specify full paths, such as c:\folder\track1.mp3, in the first column for the old file names.
Then Bulk Rename Utility will match these names against the full path and not just the file name.
Partial / relative paths are not supported.

Example:

c:\folder1\Track001.mp3|Headlong.mp3

c:\folder2\Track002.mp3|Rushes.mp3

c:\folder3\Subfolder\TRACK003.mp3|AnywhereIs.mp3


I know the root folder where all the subfolders are located but they are scattered among other subfolders starting at the root. So I know the folders in my CSV are in T:\TST\GUIDES but there subfolders under GUIDES and then subfolders in those subs, etc.

Can I just use as input 02._FDL_Submissions and change as 02.FDL_Subs and have BRU search all of the subfolders below C:\TST\GUIDES and do the replacement?

TIA

Lewis

[FXLEWIS]

Disregard. I figured it out.

[Admin]

Use the Import Rename-Pairs CSV with just the old folder name in column 1 and the new folder name in column 2, then have Bulk Rename Utility scan the root with Subfolders enabled so it will find and rename matching folder names anywhere beneath that root.

Step-by-step:

1. In BRU, navigate to your root folder (T:\TST\GUIDES) in the left tree.
2. In Filters (12) enable:
- Folders (so folders are listed)
- Subfolders (so BRU does a recursive scan)
- Optionally set Lvl if you want to limit depth.
3. Prepare your CSV as OldName,NewName lines (you may use pipe or comma). Example:
02._FDL_Submissions,02.FDL_Subs
(You may omit paths — BRU will match the folder name itself.)
4. Actions > Import Rename-Pairs and select that CSV. BRU ignores case when matching.
5. Actions > Import Rename-Pairs > Select Imported Rename-Pairs to select the matching items in the list. Inspect the New Name column to confirm matches.
6. Preview and verify the list carefully. If everything looks correct, click Rename.

Notes:
- The import matches the name (or full path if you provided full paths). Because you only provided the folder name, BRU will match any folder with that name anywhere under the scanned root — so multiple folders with the same name will all be renamed.
- If you intend to rename folders (not files), make sure Folders is checked and review the preview. BRU refreshes the list automatically after folder renames when using recursive mode.
- Backup or test on a copy first (or run a small subset) — folder renames are disruptive and sometimes hard to undo.
- If you need to target only specific occurrences (e.g., only folders in certain subpaths), you must supply full paths in the CSV or use a filter/condition to restrict the selection.