Replace Character

Replace Character Rename

The Replace Character rename function replaces a single character with a user chosen character in all selected file names. It differs from the Insert Rename function in that this function replaces multiple instances of a character in a name. Typical use might be to replace multiple spaces with underscores in all selected file names.

See Renaming Multiple Files for methods to invoke this function, other multiple file rename functions and error handling.

Notes:

Extensions will be preserved.
The renaming of multiple files is limited to the current directory. This version will not recurse though subdirectories.

Initiation

The Wildcard Rename function is initiated on selected file(s) by:

LMB clicking the Data Panel Name button.
Upon initiation, the Rename button label changes to Rename Files when more than one file is selected. A rename edit field appears under the Rename Files button and extends to the right edge of the FS/2 window. The first file in the selected list is presented in the edit field as the template to modify. Note the names of the six selected files and the template used in the example below:
The Replace Character Rename template consists of the character to be replaced followed by the character '>' which is followed by the replacement character, a string of three characters. When the template is modified, the Rename Files button will turn green (signifying the name field has been edited). In the example below, the character '.' (period) is replaced by '_' (underscore).
Replace Character Rename Template
After entering the desired template, press and hold down Ctrl+Shift keys. The Rename Files button will now be labeled "Replace Character". Click it and release the Ctrl+Shift keys. This action presents a Replace Character Confirmation dialog window. It appears showing how the first file will be renamed in the Rename field and the template used is shown in the titlebar. Clicking the dialog Rename button will rename the files one at a time with each push. All selected files may be renamed in one step by clicking the Rename All button. The Skip button is pushed to skip the current file and the Edit button returns the mode to the edit field for further editing.
Replace Character Rename Confirmation

In the example shown below, the selected files are renamed as shown below:
Replace Character Rename Files

Note that only two files were renamed since the others did not contain the template character.
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