file extension

[keithinoz]

How do i change the file extension from sat *.abc to *.efg

[jimwillsher]

Hi,

Just apply a fixed extension (last box, bottom right).

Or just use DOS:

ren sat*.abc sat*.efg



Jim

[Joe Wilson]

Jim -

The answer you gave works for dos of course, but not for this program. The Extension (11) box will *append* an extension files, not change it.

One again - does anyone know how to use this program to actually rename files??

I have a folder with many files in it. Some are .zip files. I want the program to look in the folder, spot just all the *.zip files and change them to *.cbz files.

You would think that the Repl (3) box would do this. *.zip to *.cbr It appears this is exactly what that box is for - the entire purpose of the program really. However it simply does not work. (yes I've selected all the files in the folder as the ones i want the program to operate on)

Has anyone ever actually been able to figure out how to get this program to do a bulk rename of some files??

Thanks!

[stevegu]

as i posted elsewhere, BRU is a great powerful utility for accomplishing pretty complicated file and folder renames (especially with its regex capabilities, though not without some glitches)

but for simpler renaming, maybe keep ckrename in the toolchest as well:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/File-Management/CKRename.shtml

[callumw]

It can easily be done

1) Click RESET to ensure you don't accidentally perform other actions
2) View only .zip files by typing *.zip in SELECTIONS(12)
3) Select SUBFOLDERS if required
4) In 'EXTENSION(11)' set the dropdown option to 'fixed' and type cbz in the text area
Done

[derek2032]

It can easily be done

1) Click RESET to ensure you don't accidentally perform other actions
2) View only .zip files by typing *.zip in SELECTIONS(12)
3) Select SUBFOLDERS if required
4) In 'EXTENSION(11)' set the dropdown option to 'fixed' and type cbz in the text area
Done

5) Rename files then deactive 'Extension(11)'
6) In 'Repl.(3)' Set the Replace .zip and Leave 'With' blank.
- This will now remove the 'extra' .zip in the filename.
Although a 2-stage rename but achieves what you are after.

Bulkrename was originally written for photo file renaming - but can be used for Bulk renaming other files as well.

[geedee]

From the main menu tabs choose "Renaming Options", select "File/Folder Extensions" and make sure the check box is marked for "Rename File Extensions As Being Part of File Name"

[ccrocker58]

From the main menu tabs choose "Renaming Options", select "File/Folder Extensions" and make sure the check box is marked for "Rename File Extensions As Being Part of File Name"

This is the correct answer as far as I can tell. This option is unchecked by default; checking it on will allow you to simply use the replace function to replace ".aaa" with ".bbb"