Batch Name Change in Finder

Is there an automatic way to change mutliple file names in Finder or do I need to create something in Automater? If so in Automater, any help? I've barely used it. Thanks.

In a word, no. AppleScript or Automator should do the trick. Check those out. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2039384 and https://discussions.apple.com/community/mac_os/mac_os_x_technologies#/?tagSet=10 44

Similar Messages

Batch name change in FCP, possible?

Hey folks are there any plugins, apps, scripts out there than can facilitate batch renaming of clips in FCP rather than getting it done one file at a time? FYI using FCP 6. I've done some digging around and can find ways to batch rename on the finder level but that's not going to work for what I need to do.
thanks! J

i'd thought about that but will that break the connection in FCP with those media files? not at work so can't try right this moment. but if I use a script or program in the finder level to rename a whole bunch of clips, FCP will think the files are missing as they don't have the same name any more, right? At that point I'll need to relink each clip individually first before I can do the clip to match file method, right?
or is there a way around that. either way I'll try this in the morning.
thx. J

Phantom file name changes in Finder

Can anyone help?
I have a FAT32 1Tb (La Cie) drive on my MacBookPro (10.5.8) and Finder is doing very funny things with the contents of one folder on that drive. There are several hundred video files (.mov) and Finder is randomly hiding some or changing their name / thumbnail i.e 1234.mov will vanish in Finder (which sends Final Cut bonkers) but if you drag and drop a new version of that movie clip of the same name into the folder, Finder says that it already exists (but isn't shown). If you plug the drive into Windows (Vista or XP) it sees all the files just fine. Repeated re-booting on Mac etc and Disk Fixes don't resolve anything. Any ideas?
Is this a familiar problem to anyone?
Thanks guys
R

Hi.
The .DS_Store hidden file in that folder may be corrupted. Try deleting it.
Open Terminal and type:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE (hit Return)
Killall Finder (Hit Return, the Finder will relaunch and the hidden files will be visible)
Now, go to that folder and Trash its .DS_Store file (a new one will be created.
Back to Terminal, type:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles FALSE
Killall Finder (the Finder will relaunch and the hidden files will revert to invisible)
These terminal commands are case sensitive.
Good Luck.

Batch date change corrupts the dates

I need some help with the batch name change in iPhoto. I recently tried to change some dates of an entire event to 12/25/2008. Once the batch change was done, the dates all appear as a corrupted year of 12/09/-2007 with the line in them. They then disappear completely from the event and can only be found on the photo section.
I have tried the adjust date and time and I have tried rebuilding the library and transferring photos to new libraries, but get the same error.
thanks,

Close iPhoto, delete the iPhoto preference file, com.apple.iPhoto.plist, that resides in your User/Library/Preferences folder, launch iPhoto and see if that helps.
Happy New Year
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There's now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

Changing file names in the Finder

Hi,
Is there a way to change the names of video files in the Finder then relink them in FCPX? I have some files that I imported from my camera. Unfortunately, the camera's date was incorrect. I'd like to change the file names via the Finder to the correct dates, then relink them to the associated projects in Final Cut Pro X. However, this doesn't seem possible: when I relaunch FCPX, the "new" files appear alongside the old files in the event library and there doesn't seem to be a way to relink them.
thanks,
fh

You can't relink files in FCPX. Best way to rename clips is within FCPX itself.
final
Batch rename clips using a naming preset
1. In the Event Browser, select the clips you want to rename.
2. To open the Info inspector, click the Inspector button in the toolbar (shown below), and click the Info button at the top of the pane that appears.
3. Choose Apply Custom Name from the Action pop-up menu and choose a naming preset from the submenu.
The clips selected in the Event Browser are renamed.

IPhoto: After I've changed the file name/format in Finder iPhoto can't load/relink to the referenced file.

After I've changed the file name/format in Finder iPhoto can't load/relink to the referenced file anymore. For some reasons I don't like to reimport the file.

Hmm the advice has been not to use referenced libraries - you ignored and did it anyway and you find the advise not helpful
Furthermore the advice is that if you choose to use a referenced library that you assure that the path never changes - you also choose to ignore that advice and do it anyway - and you blame the peopson trying to help you
once again - you have one choice - change the file names back and put the files back in the exact same place - and again you are totally ignoring the advice and instead name calling and attacking the person giving you advice
Maybe life would be easier if you followed advice rather than ignoring it and then complaining that things no longer work
change the name back and you will be fine until the next problem you hit that is caused by choosing a referenced library
Have a nice day
LN

Batch rename, name changes after frame 99

Hi, I put a folder into bridge to do a batch rename and called the text MILAN/SYRIA and gave for first number 00.
After frame 99 the name changed to a weird Adobe Bridge Batch Rename Temp 10037
Which you can see better in the RAW windows, the 99 and the following one.
Photoshop doesn't like to open a name like that, can't blame her.
of course I strongly suppose that I should have given 3 digits in Batch rename, and l am looking for your confirmation, and while I am here
why was my card full at 0485 pictures when a folder I think takes as many as 9999, how do you finish a folder if your card is full?
i suppose you change card and you keep going with the same folder? Sorry about the camera question, couldn't keep it, thanks dona

no,no, i started with 00 two digits only, batch rename changed to 623 after i put the folder back in just in order to take the screenshot, i dont know why but that always happens if i put the folder back in after usage, but i do know for life now that if I am going to take over 100 shots, which is most of the time, i should start with 001 or 000.
See, this is the first number that was given to the first file, 01,WHICH actually became 00, i don't have it here.
So it rest to know where is "Preserve file name " in current metadata, and would that make it possible to revert to the original CR2 number?
Why not to change name straight from the new name? thanks

I have a MacBook Pro, how to change the computer name in the "Find Iphone"

I have a MacBook Pro, how to change the computer name in the "Find Iphone"?

Thank you for help! I was inattentive reading your answer. The thing which confused me was that I noted in blue. I had to just write in a red box and close the configuration window.

Batch process name changes in photoshop cc 2014

Hi,
How can I batch process name changes in photoshop cc 2014 without opening Bridge?
thank you in advance,
christos

are you talking about layer names or file names or turning layers into files

Batch Classification error - re Customer name change

Dear all,
We have a problem with Batch classification for one customer who has had a name change.
Name of customer changed and search term changed in customer master.
The NEW search term then added as a 'customer suitability Value' into the Batch classification for material, plant and batches.
However when entering these batches onto the delivery note, SAP comes up with BATCH CLASSIFICATION ERROR.
IN order to resolve this, we have had to add the OLD customer suitability/Search term value into the Batch classification
This does not seem to be correct, is there some other change that we need to do ???
Please advise
Thanks
Tony

Hi
We put this to SAP via Service marketplace
and they kindly told us where our error was
We needed to update the new searchterm in transaction VCH3 - Batch search strategy
this involves SHip to, materials
when you hi-lite the grade and click on the selection criteria
The customer suitability in here , which is the search term in customer masterdata, had never ever been updated
problem resolved now
Tony

Splitting events after batch date change causes event to disappear

Hi all,
The basic (repeatable) scenario is this:
o I scan in a bunch of old pictures I want to keep in iPhoto (lets say 10)
o I import them into iphoto (no problems with import) 1 event with 10 pictures is created.
o I then take a specific set of 4 photos and split them out of the main event into a new event (everything still ok) - 2 events, 4 and 6 events respectively.
o I open the new event and do a batch date change on the 4 pictures, changing the date to the correct date of the picture
o I exit the event expecting it to move up in the list of events (I sort by date). It's gone! iPhoto lists the 1 new event and its 6 photos
o I change my sort (by time, by name, etc) and still not there.
o I find my library in finder, open the package, and the files are still there.
o I go back to iPhoto and click on "Photos". Walla! 10 pictures!
o I undo the data change and they show up again in events - 2 new events, 10 total pictures.
I've already done all the obvious checks (are you sorting by date, look up by even name, search by file name through all events etc.) I've talked with a product specialist and they said the standard "rebuild the library" which did not resolve the issue.
I can repeat this until the cows come home in the existing library. I've created a brand new library and it does not repeat, do there is something in my library not right. But I don't buy the standard "redo your library from scratch" (36K pictures, 50 faces and hundreds of places). Just like with faces, you can discard the db files, there must be something besides "rebuild automatically and if that doesn't work sorry start over". Was iPhoto coded in Redmond?
Has anyone had anything similar to this? I looked through the forums and couldn't see anything. If I have to rebuild this, I am done with iPhoto after having to rebuild due to faces too many times, and my question changes to what are folks recommendations for a more stable photo management software suite?
Thanks!
HOTG

If the problem doesn't repeat in another Library then obviously the issue is with that library.
As you've tried the basic rebuild: Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Choose to Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup.
The obvious solution is to restore a good version from your back up and, er, Walla! as you say yourself.
Next least destructive option: Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.
Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one.
Regards
TD

Bridge name changes don't appear in Lightroom

I changed a bunch of file names in Bidge using Batch rename. The changes appear in bridge and Finder, but not Lightroom. Is there a way to get Lightroom to see the new name?
Thanks.
John

I think you'd have to import the photos again, after the name change (which could possibly cause you to lose any edits made in Lightroom, and possibly also lose metadata assigned in Lightroom).
Lightroom is not a file browser. Therefore, as a general principle, once you import photos into Lightroom, you need to do all photo management inside of Lightroom and not using your operating system nor another program.

Globally removing an illegal symbol from file names in the finder

I recently discovered that my method of dating files makes use of the illegal symbol, '/'. Now I have thousands of files with that symbol in them and am having trouble transferring them to my new hard drive. Is there a was that I can globally remove that symbol from the file names via the finder?

Hi
download filelist.dmg
Double click on it to open it. Drag the Filelist app' into your Application Folder, a good a place as anywhere to keep it.
Open the FileList application, it should show as a window.
Drag a file or a group of files onto that open window- the left hand side pane.
... and there you can manipulate the prefix and suffix of the files to give them new file names.
Create a file in text edit, type something in it, save is as test.rtf, and then drag it into the FileList app and experiment with changing its name.
When you get the hang of it, do a group of files as a batch.
I tried to do what you wanted to do in your initial post and was successful, so just have a play around with it.
regards roam

Botched short name change attempt has left me with no permissions! Help!

Early on, my MacBook Pro's hard drive ground to a halt and I had to fork out to get it restored. When it came back, my administrative account was no longer named "Will", but "macbookpro".
I changed the username simply, but was always bothered by the home folder being called "macbookpro". After buying a WD MyBook and backing up my "macbookpro" user folder with the WD Anywhere application, I (stupidly) decided to follow an outdated Apple guide ( http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1428 ) on how to change the short name via Terminal and root - something I now realise is no longer necessary in Leopard.
When adding the new account to replace "macbookpro" with, I couldn't, as the existing account had the username I wanted already, just not the short name. I changed what I thought was the username for what I thought was a temporary amount of time from "Will" to "William", so they had different names and I could proceed.
I followed the rest of the guide up to the point where I log on as new user. Forgetting I wasn't finished, I fired up Adium - which acted like it had never seen me before (something I don't really mind), and to this moment it has refused to sign in to MSN, but does AIM perfectly.
After being puzzled by Adium I continued the process, finding not "the keychain, which should still have the short name of the original user", but "login.keychain" - I left it.
Giving up and continuing to use my computer, I attempted to update Camino by downloading the latest version whilst simultaneously resetting all of my Application preferences to how they were before.
On dragging Camino to Applications, I was told I did not have sufficient privileges to do anything but view it. Everything except what is in my new home folder is read-only.
Sharing and Permissions shows me that macbookpro is the only account with jurisdiction over Applications - Read & Write, whereas groups "admin" and "everyone" are Read only.
For most other files, "system" and "admin" have Read & Write permissions, except in the System folder where only system has, whilst "wheel" and "everyone" can only read.
In my panic, I renamed "William" to "macbookpro" again, meaning that when I log onto my (now completely reset and devoid of preferences) original macbookpro account, I have my permissions mostly back.
You'd think I would then simply revert to using macbookpro and changing all my preferences, using the Leopard short name change - but "macbookpro" doesn't seem to be able to open ANY applications. At all. For no good reason.
Short of going through every single file on the hard drive manually and changing the permissions to allow "Will" to read and write, I can't solve this!
This puts a massive hindrance on my use of this computer, and I don't want to edit permissions on each file as I need it and then discover the only solution is to completely restart!
Please, somebody help!

If anybody ever has a similar problem, here's how I solved it as best as I could:
http://www.macchampion.com/arbysoft/Welcome.html BatChmod is a tool for batch editing file permissions.
It fixed my Applications and Library, and I can now read and write to both folders.
I dragged solely the contents of Application Support from my backup over the existing Application Support folder within my user's library, and that restored a few, but not all, of my Application Preferences.

AppleScript for Batch Title Changes Needed

I need to change the title of 75 items in a folder on my G5 by one character. Help says there's a Script Menu in the Finder bar, but I suspect the Help is for Tiger & I have Panther, and there is no such option. I only have Script Editor.
Would anyone be willing to provide an AppleScript for batch title changes so I can make the needed change? I'm not a programmer. Secondly, how do I activate the script?
David

Jeff,
Thanks for your reply. In Example Scripts/Finder Scripts, I see Replace Text in Item Names.scpt. I'm thinking this is the script I need. Not so?
Can you recommend a resource that would tell me how to fill in the blanks? Apple refers to Getting Started With AppleScript, but I don't see it as an available PDF file. AppleScript Language Guide is available, but all I really want is something simple, very basic.

Batch Name Change in Finder

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for